WO2017165913A1 - Groupe électrogène mobile - Google Patents

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WO2017165913A1
WO2017165913A1 PCT/AU2017/050263 AU2017050263W WO2017165913A1 WO 2017165913 A1 WO2017165913 A1 WO 2017165913A1 AU 2017050263 W AU2017050263 W AU 2017050263W WO 2017165913 A1 WO2017165913 A1 WO 2017165913A1
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Anthony James CURRAN
Grant John MAISEY
Des Thomas VARY
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02S—GENERATION OF ELECTRIC POWER BY CONVERSION OF INFRARED RADIATION, VISIBLE LIGHT OR ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT, e.g. USING PHOTOVOLTAIC [PV] MODULES
    • H02S10/00—PV power plants; Combinations of PV energy systems with other systems for the generation of electric power
    • H02S10/40—Mobile PV generator systems
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02S—GENERATION OF ELECTRIC POWER BY CONVERSION OF INFRARED RADIATION, VISIBLE LIGHT OR ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT, e.g. USING PHOTOVOLTAIC [PV] MODULES
    • H02S20/00—Supporting structures for PV modules
    • H02S20/30—Supporting structures being movable or adjustable, e.g. for angle adjustment
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02S—GENERATION OF ELECTRIC POWER BY CONVERSION OF INFRARED RADIATION, VISIBLE LIGHT OR ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT, e.g. USING PHOTOVOLTAIC [PV] MODULES
    • H02S30/00—Structural details of PV modules other than those related to light conversion
    • H02S30/20—Collapsible or foldable PV modules
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02S—GENERATION OF ELECTRIC POWER BY CONVERSION OF INFRARED RADIATION, VISIBLE LIGHT OR ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT, e.g. USING PHOTOVOLTAIC [PV] MODULES
    • H02S40/00—Components or accessories in combination with PV modules, not provided for in groups H02S10/00 - H02S30/00
    • H02S40/30—Electrical components
    • H02S40/38—Energy storage means, e.g. batteries, structurally associated with PV modules
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
    • Y02E10/00—Energy generation through renewable energy sources
    • Y02E10/50—Photovoltaic [PV] energy
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
    • Y02E70/00—Other energy conversion or management systems reducing GHG emissions
    • Y02E70/30—Systems combining energy storage with energy generation of non-fossil origin

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  • This invention relates to a portable power station.
  • the invention relates to a solar deployment frame, a solar power storage module, a portable power plant and a portable power plant system.
  • generators may run on gasoline, diesel, natural gas, propane, bio-diesel, water, sewage gas or hydrogen.
  • the inventor has identified a need for a new portable power plant, which can easily be transported to a remote location, and which can generate electricity from renewable energy sources. It is an object of this invention to address this need.
  • a solar deployment frame which includes :
  • the at least one deployment frame on which a plurality of solar panels may be arranged, the at least one deployment frame having a plurality of movable sections, each of which may be transformable between a stowed condition and a deployed condition;
  • At least one deployment actuator connected to the at least one deployment frame to move the sections between a stowed and a deployed condition.
  • the sections may be separate from one another to allow for individual deployment.
  • the sections may be interconnected so that movement of the at least one deployment actuator may result in concomitant movement of all the movable sections.
  • the solar capacity of the solar deployment frame in the deployed condition may be at least three times the solar capacity when compared to the stowed condition .
  • the solar capacity of the solar deployment frame in the deployed condition may be approximately four times the solar capacity in the stowed condition .
  • the solar capacity of the solar deployment frame in yet a further embodiment, in the deployed condition may be approximately six times the solar capacity in the stowed condition.
  • the solar panels may be selected from any one of: 100W, 200W, 320W, 330W solar panels, or the like, the panels generally being industry standard sized panels to allow for easy changing or replacing of panels and to keep the stowed footprint as small as possible, especially in the case of 100W and 200W panels.
  • the deployment frame may define a plurality of sections on which the solar panels are arranged.
  • the sections may be movable relative to one another to enable the transformation between a stowed and a deployed condition.
  • the sections may be slidable towards and away from each other.
  • the sections may be slidable onto each other.
  • the sections may be adjustable in height.
  • the deployment frame and/or the sections may be tiltable.
  • the deployment frame may include at least two main section sets.
  • the deployment frame may include at least one telescopic main frame, having a telescopic arm connecting the at least two section sets.
  • the section sets may be slidable onto each other in a stowed condition such that the section sets are arranged on top of each other, in stacked formation, and slidable away from each other in a deployed condition such that the section sets are arranged substantially alongside or adjacent each other, thereby allowing each section set and their associated panels to have maximum solar exposure, due to minimal overlap and shadow casting.
  • Each section set may include a plurality of sections for holding the solar panels.
  • each section set may include a central rigid section, and one or more telescopic side sections.
  • the telescopic side sections may be connected to the central rigid section via one or more telescopic rails.
  • the telescopic side sections may be slidably received underneath the central rigid section in a stowed condition, and may be laterally slidable outwardly from the rigid section in a deployed condition such that the side sections are arranged laterally alongside the central rigid section.
  • the central rigid section may hold two solar panels adjacent to each other, and each of the telescopic side sections may hold one solar panel.
  • the solar deployment frame may include two main section sets, each main section set including a central rigid section holding two solar panels and two telescopic side sections holding one solar panel each.
  • the solar deployment frame includes a total of eight solar panels. Furthermore, in this embodiment, only two solar panels of one of the central rigid sections are exposed in a stowed condition and all eight solar panels are exposed in a deployed condition.
  • the solar deployment frame may include three main section sets, each main section set including a central rigid section holding two solar panels and two telescopic side sections holding one solar panel each.
  • the solar deployment frame includes a total of twelve solar panels.
  • the deployment actuator may be in the form of a central spine that adds rigidity to the frame and to which the sections may be attached, thereby referring weight from the deployed section sets back to the main frame.
  • the solar deployment frame may include a tilting mechanism, for tilting the deployment frame.
  • the deployment frame may be tilted when in the deployed condition, and may be substantially horizontal when in a stowed condition. Tilting allows for optimal exposure of the solar deployment frame and solar panels to the sun.
  • the deployment actuator may control the movement of the sections between a stowed and a deployed condition.
  • the deployment actuator may control the movement of any one or more of the telescopic mainframe arm, telescopic rails and tilting mechanism.
  • the deployment actuator may be in the form of any one of: a manual actuator, a hydraulic actuator, a pneumatic actuator, an electric actuator, or the like.
  • the deployment actuator may be in the form of any or more of: one or more gas struts, telescopic rails, a track and roller, manual slide, manual hydraulic, cable winching system, or the like, rack and pinion, recirculating ball system, or the like.
  • the solar deployment frame may include one or more locking mechanisms, for locking the sections in a position.
  • each telescopic side section may include a locking mechanism for locking the telescopic side sections when in the stowed condition.
  • the locking mechanism may be in the form of spring loaded locking pins.
  • the locking mechanism prevents the telescopic side sections from deploying accidentally.
  • the locking mechanisms may, in another embodiment, be in the form of one or more detents that are attached to the solar deployment frame, or one or more pawls that interact with the deployment actuator.
  • the solar deployment frame may further include one or more safety sensors.
  • the safety sensors may be in the form of proximity sensors.
  • the proximity sensors may be operable to determine whether the telescopic side sections are in a deployed or stowed condition.
  • the safety sensors may be in communication with the deployment actuator, in use, stopping the actuator from moving the telescopic main frame into a stowed condition when the telescopic side sections are still in a deployed condition.
  • the sensors may include situational awareness capabilities, which can prevent the any one or more panels of the solar deployment frame from deploying, should a situational awareness alert signal be generated.
  • the solar panels may be electrically connected to each other and to an electric supply connector.
  • the solar panels may be permanently electrically connected to each other, such that they are electrically connected in a stowed and deployed condition.
  • the solar panels that are exposed may generate electricity even when the solar deployment frame is in a stowed condition.
  • the solar panels may be reversibly electrically connected to each other, such that they are electrically connected in a deployed condition and disconnected when the solar deployment frame is transformed to a stowed condition.
  • the solar panels may manually be connected when the solar deployment frame is in a deployed condition, and manually disconnected before the solar deployment frame is transformed to a stowed condition.
  • the solar panels may be automatically connected and disconnected.
  • the solar deployment frame may be mounted onto any one of: a main support platform that allows the solar power storage module to be mounted to the ground, a wheeled chassis, or the like
  • a solar power storage module which includes :
  • the power pack may be in the form of one or more battery banks, comprising a plurality of batteries.
  • the solar power storage module may include a battery housing for housing the one or more battery banks.
  • the battery housing may include at least one storage frame, which is movable into and out of the battery housing.
  • the one or more battery banks may be positioned on the at least one storage frame.
  • the storage frame may include rails for moving the storage frame out of the battery housing when the one or more battery banks need to be accessed.
  • the one or more rails allow the batteries to be easily accessible.
  • the battery housing includes two accessible sides, having a storage frame in each side.
  • Each storage frame may hold a battery bank.
  • Each storage frame may include one or more rails for moving the storage frames out of the battery housing on opposed ends of the housing, when the battery banks need to be accessed.
  • Each battery bank may be capable of supporting approximately 250 kg in weight, and the total weight of the combined battery banks supported may be approximately 500 kg in weight.
  • the combined battery banks may include twelve 12-volt 150Ah sealed lead acid batteries, which provide a total energy storage capacity of 21600Wh.
  • the battery banks may also be increased to a total energy storage capacity of up to 40, 000Wh, or more, when using lithium battery technology. It is to be appreciated that other battery technologies may be used, including lead crystal, vanadium, lead carbon, etc.
  • the battery housing may include battery movement means, for moving the battery banks in and out of the housing .
  • the batter movement means may be in the form of a battery movement actuator.
  • the battery movement actuator may be in the form of a manual actuator, a hydraulic actuator, a pneumatic actuator, an electric actuator, or the like.
  • the battery movement means may be in the form of any one or more of: telescopic rails, telescopic arms, a track and roller, manual slide, manual hydraulic system, cable winching system, rack and pinion system, recirculating ball system, or the like.
  • the battery housing may include one or more locking mechanisms, for locking the storage frames in a position .
  • each storage frame may include a locking mechanism for locking the storage frames when positioned in the battery housing.
  • the locking mechanism may be in the form of spring loaded locking pins.
  • the locking mechanism prevents the storage frames from moving out of the battery housing accidentally.
  • the solar power storage module may include a charge controller.
  • the charge controller may be in the form of a maximum power point tracking solar charge controller, optimising the transfer of solar energy into the battery bank .
  • the solar power storage module may further include an Alternating Current (AC) charging port, for use as a back-up when weather conditions do not provide sufficient power generation via the solar panels/wind turbine.
  • AC Alternating Current
  • the solar power storage module may include an electrical generator configured for operatively charging the power pack.
  • the generator may include a gas generator, a diesel generator, a petrol generator, and/or the like.
  • a portable power plant which includes at least one solar power storage module as described, mounted on a wheeled chassis.
  • the portable power plant may include a vehicle undercarriage.
  • the vehicle undercarriage may be a towed vehicle undercarriage or a self-propelled vehicle undercarriage.
  • the vehicle undercarriage may be in the form of an undercarriage for any one of a: truck, trailer, light delivery vehicle, or the like.
  • the portable power plant may be transportable on a vehicle such as a truck, trailer, light delivery vehicle, or the like .
  • the portable power plant may include one or more additional power generating devices.
  • the additional power generating device may be in the form of a wind turbine.
  • the wind turbine may include a telescopic mast, such that it is extended in a deployed condition and is retracted in a stowed condition.
  • the wind turbine may be in the form of any one of a convention wind turbine, a magnetic levitation wind turbine or the like.
  • the wind turbine may be connected to the power pack, to store energy generated by the wind turbine.
  • the portable power plant may include a lighting tower.
  • the lighting tower may be electrically powered by the power pack of the solar power storage module.
  • the lighting tower may include a telescopic mast, such that it is extended in a deployed condition and is retracted in a stowed condition.
  • the portable power plant may include an actuator controller, controllably in communication with the deployment actuator of the solar power storage module.
  • the portable power plant may include a weather condition sensor, operable to detect predefined weather condition parameters, the weather condition sensor connected to the actuator controller for providing inputs to the actuator controller based on the weather condition parameters .
  • the weather condition sensor may be in the form of any one or more of: a weather station, an anemometer, sun tracker or the like.
  • the inputs from the weather condition sensor may include any one or more of: an optimum deployment angle based on the position of the sun;
  • the actuator controller may consequently be pre ⁇ programmed with any one or more of:
  • the high wind position may typically be a substantially horizontal position.
  • the rain/hail position may typically be a vertical position where exposure to hail is limited.
  • the portable power plant may include a transceiver connected to the actuator controller for receiving control inputs from a remote controller.
  • the transceiver may be in the form of a telecommunications centre.
  • control inputs may include any one or more of: stow/deployment commands for any of the solar deployment frame, wind turbine, lighting tower or the like; solar panel positioning commands;
  • the portable power plant may further include a security camera, for providing video monitoring of the portable power plant.
  • the security camera may be mounted on a security camera tower.
  • the portable power plant may be moved to a desired location using the wheeled chassis, where it may then, in the case of permanent or semi-permanent installation be demountably mounted on a fixed base, the base being dimensioned to receive the a solar power storage module in accordance with the invention.
  • the invention further relates in another aspect thereof to a portable power plant system, which includes a plurality of the portable power plants as described, connected to each other, thereby to provide a greater energy producing capacity.
  • Figure 1 shows a three dimensional view of a portable power plant in accordance with one embodiment of the invention, in a stowed condition
  • Figure 2 shows a three dimensional view of the portable power plant of Figure 1, in a deployed condition
  • Figure 3 shows a rear view of the portable power plant of Figure 2;
  • Figure 4 shows a detailed view of the battery pack of the portable power plant of Figure 1
  • Figure 5 shows a rear view of a portable power plant in accordance with another embodiment of the invention, with the light mast in a stowed condition
  • Figure 6 shows a rear view of the portable power plant of Figure 5, with the mast in a deployed condition
  • Figure 7 shows a diagrammatic side view of a solar power storage module in accordance with another embodiment (200) of the invention.
  • reference numeral 10 refers to a portable power plant, which includes a solar deployment frame 12 and a power pack 14 connected to solar panels 16 on the solar deployment frame 12 for storing electrical energy.
  • the solar deployment frame 12 includes a deployment frame 18 onto which a plurality of solar panels 16 are arranged, the deployment frame 12 having sections which are transformable between a stowed- (as shown in Figure 1) and a deployed (as shown in Figure 2 and 3) condition.
  • the solar deployment frame 12 further includes a deployment actuator 20 connected to the deployment frame 18 to move the sections between a stowed and a deployed condition .
  • the solar panels 16.1 - 16.8 are in the form of 320W or 330W solar panels.
  • the solar panels selected will include the highest output panels commercially available, thereby to increase the energy density of the solar deployment frame 18.
  • the deployment frame 18 defines a plurality of sections on which the solar panels 16 are arranged.
  • the sections are movable relative to each other to enable the transformation between a stowed and a deployed condition.
  • the sections are slidable towards and away from each other and onto or over each other.
  • the deployment actuators in this embodiment are in the form of hydraulic actuators.
  • the deployment actuator further includes telescopic rails.
  • the deployment frame 18 includes two main section sets 22.1, 22.2 defining a telescopic main frame.
  • the deployment frame 18 includes a first deployment actuator 20.1 in the form of a hydraulically-powered telescopic arm 20.1 connecting the two main section sets 22.1, 22.2.
  • the section sets 22.1, 22.2 are slidable onto each other in a stowed condition such that the section sets 22.1, 22.2 are arranged on top of each other, and slidable away from each other in a deployed condition such that the section sets are arranged alongside each other (as best shown in Figure 3) .
  • the deployment actuator 20.1 functions thus as a central spine that adds rigidity to the deployment frame 18.
  • the two main section sets 22.1, 22.2 are attached to the deployment actuator 20.1, thereby referring weight from the section sets 22.1, 22.2 back to the main frame when in the deployed position.
  • Each section set 22.1, 22.2 includes a plurality of sections for holding the solar panels 16.
  • each section set 22.1, 22.2 includes a central rigid section, and two telescopic side sections.
  • the telescopic side sections are connected to the central rigid section via telescopic rails.
  • the telescopic side sections are slidably received underneath the central rigid section in a stowed condition, and are laterally slidable outwardly from the rigid section in a deployed condition such that the side sections are arranged laterally alongside the central rigid section .
  • the central rigid section holds two solar panels adjacent to each other (16.1 and 16.2 for the first main sections set 22.1, and 16.5 and 16.6 for the second main section set 22.2), and each of the telescopic side sections holds one solar panel (16.3 and 16.4 for the first main sections set 22.1, and 16.7 and 16.8 for the second main section set 22.2) .
  • the solar deployment frame 12 includes a total of eight (8) solar panels 16. Only two (2) solar panels 16.1, 16.2 of one of the central rigid sections are exposed in a stowed condition and all eight solar panels 16.1, 16.2, 16.3, 16.4, 16.5, 16.6, 16.7, 16.8 are exposed in a deployed condition.
  • the solar deployment frame 12 may have other panel configurations, e.g. outer panels may be configured to fold in onto the center fixed panels when actuated from the deployed condition into the stowed condition, or the like.
  • the solar deployment frame 12 includes a second deployment actuator 20.2 in the form of a tilting mechanism, for tilting the deployment frame 18.
  • the tilting mechanism includes two telescopic arms 20.2 attached to the deployment frame 18.
  • the deployment frame 18 is tilted in a deployed condition (as shown in Figure 2 and 3), and substantially horizontal when in a stowed condition (as shown in Figure 1) .
  • the deployment actuators control the movement of the sections between a stowed and a deployed condition.
  • the telescopic mainframe arm, and tilting mechanism are in the form of hydraulic actuators.
  • the telescopic rails for moving the telescopic side sections are manually actuated.
  • the solar deployment frame 12 includes one or more locking mechanisms (not shown) , for locking the sections in a position.
  • Each telescopic side section includes a locking mechanism for locking the telescopic side sections when in the stowed condition.
  • the locking mechanisms are in the form of spring loaded locking pins.
  • the locking mechanism prevents the telescopic side sections from deploying accidentally.
  • the solar deployment frame 12 further includes safety sensors (not shown) .
  • the safety sensors are in the form of proximity sensors.
  • the proximity sensors are operable to determine whether the telescopic side sections are in a deployed or stowed condition.
  • the safety sensors are in communication with the deployment actuator 20.1, in use, stopping the actuator 20.1 from moving the telescopic main frame into a stowed condition when the telescopic side sections are still in a deployed condition.
  • the solar panels 16 are electrically connected to each other and to an electric supply connector.
  • the solar panels 16 can be manually connected, as required.
  • the solar panels 16 are permanently electrically connected to each other, such that they are electrically connected in a stowed and deployed condition.
  • the solar panels 16.1, 16.2 that are exposed generate electricity even when the solar deployment frame is in a stowed condition.
  • the portable power plant 10 includes a vehicle undercarriage 22 on which the solar deployment frame 12 and power pack 14 is mounted.
  • the vehicle undercarriage 22 is a towed vehicle undercarriage in the form of a trailer.
  • the power pack 14 is in the form of two battery banks, each comprising a plurality of batteries.
  • the skilled addressee will appreciate that the power pack 14 may include any suitable energy storage system
  • the portable power plant 10 includes a battery housing 24 on the vehicle undercarriage 22 for housing the two battery banks.
  • the battery housing 24 includes two storage frames 26.1, 26.2
  • the two battery banks are each positioned on one storage frame 26.1, 26.2.
  • the storage frame 26.1, 26.2 includes rails 28 for moving the storage frame 26.1, 26.2 out of the battery housing 24 when the battery banks need to be accessed.
  • the rails 28 allow the batteries 30 to be easily accessible.
  • the battery housing 24 includes two accessible sides, having a storage frame 26.1, 26.2 in each side.
  • Each storage frame 26.1, 26.2 holding a battery bank.
  • Each storage frame 26.1, 26.2 includes rails 28 for moving the storage frames 26.1, 26.2 out of the battery housing 24 on opposed ends of the housing 24, when the battery banks need to be accessed.
  • each battery bank is approximately 250kg in weight, and the total weight of the combined battery banks are approximately 500kg.
  • the storage frames 26.1, 26.2 are manually movable into and out of the battery housing 24.
  • the battery housing 24 includes locking mechanisms (not shown), for locking the storage frames 26.1, 26.2 in a position .
  • each storage frame 26.1, 26.2 includes a locking mechanism for locking the storage frames 26.1, 26.2 when positioned in the battery housing 24.
  • the locking mechanisms are in the form of spring loaded locking pins.
  • the locking mechanisms prevent the storage frames 26.1, 26.2 from moving out of the battery housing 24 accidentally.
  • the portable power plant 10 includes a charge controller (not shown) .
  • the charge controller is in the form of a maximum power point tracking solar charge controller, optimising the transfer of solar energy into the battery bank .
  • the portable power plant 10 further includes an Alternating Current (AC) charging port (not shown) , for use as a back-up when weather conditions do not provide sufficient power generation via the solar panels.
  • AC Alternating Current
  • the portable power plant 10 includes an electrical generator (not shown) configured for operatively charging the power pack.
  • the generator may include a gas generator, a diesel generator, a petrol generator, and/or the like.
  • a generator typically works in conjunction with the renewable energy system, i.e. solar panels or wind turbine. This can assist in low solar or wind conditions or when power requirements are too high (peak output times) for the renewable energy system alone. This arrangement also finds application in areas with good solar conditions through summer but poor solar conditions through winter.
  • Figure 4 and 5 shows another embodiment of the portable power plant 10 as shown in Figure 1, 2 and 3.
  • the portable power plant 100 includes a lighting tower 102.
  • the lighting tower 102 is electrically powered by the power pack 14.
  • the lighting tower 102 includes a telescopic mast, such that it is extended in a deployed condition (as shown in Figure 6) and is retracted in a stowed condition (as shown in Figure 5) .
  • the portable power plant 100 includes an actuator controller (not shown) , controllably in communication with the deployment actuators .
  • the portable power plant 100 includes a weather condition sensor (not shown) , operable to detect predefined weather condition parameters, the weather condition sensor connected to the actuator controller for providing inputs to the actuator controller based on the weather condition parameters .
  • the weather condition sensor is in the form of a weather station and a sun tracker.
  • the inputs from the weather condition sensor includes any one or more of:
  • the actuator controller is consequently preprogrammed with any one or more of:
  • the deployment positions are in the form of specific angles in which the solar panels 16 are positioned to ensure optimal exposure to the sun.
  • the high wind position is typically a substantially horizontal position, to limit the force of the wind on the solar panels.
  • the rain/hail position is typically a vertical position where exposure to hail is limited.
  • the portable power plant may include a transceiver connected to the actuator controller for receiving control 100 inputs from a remote controller.
  • the transceiver is in the form of a telecommunications centre.
  • control inputs include:
  • the actuator controller may also be configured for automation and remote access functionality, as well as data collection, remote diagnostics and input output analysis to determine servicing requirements of the portable power plant .
  • FIG. 7 shows a further embodiment of a solar power storage module 200 in accordance with the invention.
  • the solar power storage module 200 includes a deployment frame 12 onto which a plurality of solar panels are arranged, the deployment frame having sections which are transformable between a stowed- and a deployed condition.
  • the solar power storage module 200 also includes a deployment means 20 (not shown) connected to the deployment frame 12 to move the sections between a stowed and a deployed condition.
  • the solar deployment frame 200 includes three main section sets 202.1, 202.2, 202.3, each main section set including a central rigid section holding two solar panels and two telescopic side sections holding one solar panel each.
  • the solar deployment frame 200 includes a total of twelve solar panels.
  • the solar deployment frame 200 is mounted onto a main support platform 204, which allows the solar power storage module 200 to be mounted to the ground.
  • the solar power storage module 200 further includes a power pack 14 connected to the solar panels for storing electrical energy.
  • the inventor believes that the invention provides a new portable power plant that is nimble, easily movable to provide power to a wide variety of potential installation sites and especially remote locations.
  • the portable power plant can provide sufficient power for all general purpose power needs or job specific requirements such as to power tools or lighting systems for use at remote locations.
  • the power plant is further easily and speedily movable between a stowed and deployed condition and vice versa. This makes the portable power plant particularly advantageous in cyclones, hurricanes, etc. where the deployed footprint of the solar panels can be significantly reduced to provide minimum exposure to adverse weather conditions.
  • Optional embodiments of the present invention may also be said to broadly consist in the parts, elements and features referred to or indicated herein, individually or collectively, in any or all combinations of two or more of the parts, elements or features, and wherein specific integers are mentioned herein which have known equivalents in the art to which the invention relates, such known equivalents are deemed to be incorporated herein as if individually set forth.

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L'invention concerne un groupe électrogène mobile, qui comprend un cadre de déploiement solaire (12) et un bloc d'alimentation (14) connecté à des panneaux solaires (16) sur le cadre de déploiement solaire (12) pour stocker de l'énergie électrique. Le cadre de déploiement solaire (12) comprend un cadre de déploiement (18) sur lequel sont agencés une pluralité de panneaux solaires (16), le cadre de déploiement (12) ayant des sections qui peuvent être transformées entre une condition repliée et une condition déployée. Le cadre de déploiement solaire (12) comprend en outre un actionneur de déploiement (20) relié au cadre de déploiement (18) pour déplacer les sections entre les conditions repliée et déployée.
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