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Perovskite Patent Portfolio | Photovoltaic Research | NREL

NREL''s perovskite patent portfolio focuses on eight technology areas that are critical to the development of a commercial perovskite solar cell device. These patents reflect perovskite

Patents help to power the world: tracing developments

Oct 29, 2021· The development of solar panels and solar technology has continued to progress over the years to modern times. Many thousands of subsequent patents have been filed that incorporate photovoltaic systems,

US8921685B2

A solar power camouflage system and apparatus are disclosed. The system includes a number of solar panels coupled to a net. The panels colored to produce a camouflage effect. A maximum power point tracking device coupled to the solar panels to manage to maintain the optimal voltage and current drawn through the panels. An energy storage device is coupled to the maximum

US20100181957A1

Only a low capacity grid connection is provided for backup, and buffer solar panels may be provided for load balancing. Excessive solar energy is fed into the grid during times of low demand at the charging stations, such as on weekends. 2009-09-18 Priority to US12/586,255 priority Critical patent/US20100181957A1/en 2010-07-22 Publication

What is a Schott Solar patent?

The patent at the head of Table 9 (US #7,435,897) is a Schott Solar patent describing apparatus for mounting PV systems on buildings. It has been cited by 149 subsequent patents, which is more than twelve times as many citations as expected for a patent from its issue year and patent classification.

US9346563B1

2015-02-12 Priority to US14/620,471 priority Critical patent/US9346563B1/en 2015-03-03 Priority to US14/636,396 priority patent/US9511881B1/en Solar power drawn from space-based satellites is not a new concept. It was prevent in the Journal Science in 1968 and patented by Dr. Peter E. Glaser in 1973. During the energy crisis of the 1970''s

First Solar has crystalline silicon patents, will investigate

Jul 19, 2024· First Solar, a thin-film solar manufacturer, is starting a patent infringement investigation based on tunnel-oxide passivated contact technology used in crystalline silicon solar manufacturing.. First Solar secured TOPCon patents through its acquisition of TetraSun in 2013.Prior to its acquisition, the California-based startup had developed proprietary cell

US9048927B2

A solar powered cell phone includes a cell phone main housing including conventional cell phone components including; a rechargeable power storage unit connected to cell phone internal mechanisms; and, at least two solar cell panels connected to the rechargeable power storage unit, wherein at least one of the at least two solar cell panels is movably connected to the main

PTAB Upholds Solar Co.''s Power Supply Patent

The Patent Trial and Appeal Board has shot down a bid from a German solar energy technology company''s U.S. unit to invalidate a competitor''s solar power supply patent, the latest blow to the

Hybrid renewable energy turbine using wind and solar power

the main purpose of the present invention which will be described subsequently in greater detail, is to provide a more efficient and dependable power generation system utilizing wind and solar power generation and having features allowing the opportunity to harvest two renewable energy types into a hybrid power generation capability. This makes a wind turbine more fault-tolerant

ITC says Voltage did infringe on Shoals solar PV connector patents

Sep 3, 2024· Shoals claimed Voltage was infringing on patents for solar panel connectors related to Shoals'' Big Lead Assembly (BLA) connectors and wire harnesses. The ITC issued an initial ruling finding that Voltage did violate Sec. 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 by importing infringing LYNX trunk bus products into the United States.

EP2512002A2

A solar energy portable power bank supplies power to external devices, and includes: a bank body, a solar panel, a storage battery, a power converter, a fan, an input port and an output port. 2012-10-17 Publication of EP2512002A2 publication Critical patent/EP2512002A2/en Status Withdrawn legal-status Critical Current Links. Espacenet; EPO

US20180029477A1

A solar power system for a drone. The system including a shell with at least one solar cell adapted for placement on an exterior surface of a drone. 2017-07-28 Priority to US15/663,387 priority Critical patent/US20180029477A1/en 2018-02-01 Publication of US20180029477A1 publication Critical patent/US20180029477A1/en Status Abandoned legal

Who owns a solar cell patent?

This SETO-funded family (whose representative patent13 is US #5,053,083) is assigned to Stanford University. It describes bi-level contact solar cells, and is linked to 238 PV patent families assigned to leading organizations. These include patent families owned by eight of the ten leading organizations (i.e. all except Merck and Fuji Film).

A Machine Learning Approach for Solar Power

Apr 9, 2019· This research searches for promising solar power technologies by text mining 2280 global patents and 5610 literature papers of the past decade (January 2008 to June 2018). First, a solar power knowledge ontology schema

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A self-charging light utilizes a rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery pack and a plurality of solar electric panels. The battery powers a lamp attached to a top portion of the assembly. The lamp is covered with a shade that includes an interior mirrored surface so as to reflect emitted light downwardly upon the solar panel. As such, when the lamp is illuminated, it serves to partially

Solar PV Inverter Patent Portfolio | Tangible IP

Sep 5, 2024· The portfolio''s earliest priority date is September 2009 and some of the patents will remain in force until 2034. The main patents on offer generally relate to using an inverter-based power generation source as a STATic synchronous COMpensator (STATCOM), by utilizing its reactive power capacity and method of use.

Solar Energy & Getting Patents

Oct 2, 2024· Join Roger Billings as he explores the science behind solar power and its potential for a sustainable future. Plus, learn all about patents—what they are, how they protect new inventions, and why they''re crucial for innovation. learning about solar panels and patents was really interesting. Reply. Caiden Hiner on October 24, 2024 at 11:46

What are some examples of solar patents?

These include patent families owned by eight of the ten leading organizations (i.e. all except Merck and Fuji Film). Examples include patents for solar cell encapsulation assigned to DuPont, solar cell interconnects assigned to Applied Materials, and thin-film PV cells assigned to Total SA (SunPower).

US11356051B2

A solar powered charging station uses photovoltaic panels to generate electrical energy for use directly and/or for storage in electrical batteries for use during night operation. 2020-01-08 Priority to US16/736,863 priority Critical patent/US11356051B2/en 2020-01-28 Assigned to SkyHook Solar Corp reassignment SkyHook Solar Corp ASSIGNMENT

US Patent for Solar-powered battery charger and related system

Oct 30, 2009· A solar-powered charger includes a solar panel configured to generate electrical energy at a first voltage level. The charger also includes a converter configured to receive the electrical energy from the solar panel, perform temperature compensation, and output the electrical energy to a load at a second voltage level. The second voltage level could be

US7124680B2

A trash compactor designed for public use is powered by a photovoltaic cell array. This allows the trash compactor to be placed in locations where no power is available, but with frequent human traffic. The compaction feature allows the unit to be emptied less often than a typical trash container. The trash compactor can include a storage system to store power for compaction

Solar charger for a portable electronic device

A voltage regulator converts the electrical energy from the solar cell array into a DC power within a preset voltage range and providing the DC power on an output connector plug. At least one auxiliary plug adapter can be further included, each having a socket adapted for an electrical connection with the output connector plug of the voltage

SOLAR POWER GENERATION SYSTEM

A solar power generation system is provided for more efficiently and cost-effectively generating and delivering power. The solar power generation system includes a plurality of distributed power converter nodes each configured to convert DC power received from a solar module into a deadband DC waveform. The deadband DC power generated by each power converter node

Patenting trends in renewable energy

Nov 3, 2023· If you''re innovating in the solar industry, patents will be a primary tool for legally protecting your IP. This is because solar power systems can typically be reverse engineered

A History of the Solar Cell, in Patents | Articles

Apr 27, 2020· Aided by patent protection, this centuries-long technological innovation has steadily improved solar energy conversion efficiency while lowering volume production costs.

Review Uncovering emerging photovoltaic technologies based on patent

Jun 1, 2023· The TR of Systems, methods and devices for solar PV solar cells is composed of 21 patents (Fig. 6) and the most influentials are: US6058930A (Solar collector and tracker arrangement), US20060283497A1 (Planar concentrating photovoltaic solar panel with individually articulating concentrator elements), US20100288332A1 (Solar photovoltaic

US Renewable Energy Patents: What Toyota, GM, GE, IBM, And

Feb 14, 2017· Solar patents have dominated the total share of renewable energy patents since 2012. Solar technology accounted for 42% of total patents granted. Fuel cell and wind energy

Solar Energy Type Patents (Class 136/206)

Dec 14, 2022· Abstract: The present invention is aimed at providing a float aggregate which can be manufactured at low cost and has countermeasures against wind pressure suitable for use on water. According to the present invention, provided is a float aggregate formed by connecting a plurality of floats configured for mounting a solar panel thereon, wherein the solar panel is

The Influence of Concentrating Solar Power Patents Funded

This report, which traces the technological influence of DOE Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) R&D broadly through the knowledge and innovation ecosystem, was prepared for the U.S.

US20130092457A1

2010-01-15 Priority to US13/144,690 priority Critical patent/US20130092457A1/en 2012-02-29 Assigned to Fisker Automotive, Inc. reassignment Fisker Automotive, Inc. ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST Solar power supply control system and control method for vehicle US8742615B2 (en) * 2011-01-14: 2014-06-03: GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Patents Assigned to Sunpower Corporation

Feb 3, 2023· Abstract: Determining solar panel placement enables sales representatives and homeowners to modify a solar power system by adding or removing solar panels or arrays of solar panels, or changing module type. The user sees the corresponding solar energy production update instantly in a user interface.

The Importance of Solar Panel Patents | SunPower Australia

Nov 6, 2019· Exploiting the invention includes acts of making, selling, using or importing the solar panel.4 Australian Patents Act 1990, Schedule 1. In the case of a manufacturing patent, these rights extend to solar panels that were made according to the patented manufacturing process and then imported into Australia.

How many solar patent families are there?

This patent family is linked to 85 subsequent patent families assigned to the leading PV organizations. These include Canon patents describing solar modules, IBM patents for solar concentrators, and Total SA patents related to solar panel installation.

The Influence of Concentrating Solar Power Patents Funded by

This report describes the results of an analysis tracing the technological influence of Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) research funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)''s

WO2018052222A1

Patent Document 2 discloses a solar cell module and a method of manufacturing the same. 하기 특허문헌 2에 따른 태양전지 모듈 및 그 제조 방법은 전면시트, 상기 전면시트 상에 적층되는 제1 솔라셀 및 제2 솔라셀, 상기 제1 솔라셀의 전극과 상기 제2 솔라셀의 전극을 전기적으로

How many SunPower patents are there?

The list is headed by three SunPower patents, including patents describing back contact solar cells (US #7,468,485) and solar cell installations (US #8,158,877). Each of these patents has been cited by more than ten times as many subsequent patents as expected.

US6253563B1

A solar powered vapor compression refrigeration system is made practicable with thermal storage and novel control techniques. In one embodiment, the refrigeration system includes a photovoltaic panel, a variable speed compressor, an insulated enclosure, and a thermal reservoir. The photo voltaic (PV) panel converts sunlight into DC (direct current) electrical power.

USD918828S1

Sep 22, 2020· solar power power bank view bank solar Prior art date 2020-09-22 Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.) 2020-09-22 Priority to US29/751,476 priority Critical patent/USD918828S1/en 2021-05-11

US4707990A

1988-02-22 Priority to EP88200315A priority patent/EP0283069B1/en In order to efficiently operate a solar powered system which has a dish, it is important that the dish be continuously aimed in the direction of incident sunlight. Hence dishes typically comprise tracking systems which develop the correct combination of azimuth and elevation

What patents do solar companies have?

They include Schott Solar, SunPower and PowerLight patents for PV mountings and shingles, a Stanford patent describing a bi-level contact PV cell, a DOE patent for multi-junction PV cells, and Abacus Controls and MRIGlobal (National Renewable Energy Laboratory) patents for PV power management and storage.

About Solar power patents

About Solar power patents

If you’re innovating in the solar industry, patents will be a primary tool for legally protecting your IP. This is because solar power systems can typically be reverse engineered by competitors, which means you can’t protect them as trade secret s — making patent protection your best bet.

As the photovoltaic (PV) industry continues to evolve, advancements in Solar power patents have become critical to optimizing the utilization of renewable energy sources. From innovative battery technologies to intelligent energy management systems, these solutions are transforming the way we store and distribute solar-generated electricity.

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