One example includes a method for generating a solar farm design. Geographic map data defines geographic features and boundaries of a geographic region. A solar panel block library that stores virtual solar panel block types is accessed. Each of the virtual solar panel block types corresponds to a design of a respective solar panel block that includes solar panels, an inverter, and an access road, and each virtual solar panel block type includes predetermined dimensions and a predefined output power rating. An array of a virtual solar panel block type to fit within the geographic features and boundaries of the geographic region on the map is generated based on the dimensions of each of the virtual solar panel blocks in the array. The array is iteratively modified to optimize a criterion of the solar farm design, and the design is stored in a memory for subsequent solar farm installation.

One example includes a method for generating a solar farm design. Geographic map data defines geographic features and boundaries of a geographic region. A solar panel block library that stores virtual solar panel block types is accessed. Each of the virtual solar panel block types corresponds to a design of a respective solar panel block that includes solar panels, an inverter, and an access road, and each virtual solar panel block type includes predetermined dimensions and a predefined output power rating. An array of a virtual solar panel block type to fit within the geographic features and boundaries of the geographic region on the map is generated based on the dimensions of each of the virtual solar panel blocks in the array. The array is iteratively modified to optimize a criterion of the solar farm design, and the design is stored in a memory for subsequent solar farm installation.

Reactor buildings and vessel systems are disclosed. A nuclear power system includes: a building structure that comprises at least two exterior side walls and two end walls, at least one of the exterior walls angled non-orthogonally relative to a floor of the building structure, the at least two exterior walls and two end walls defining an interior volume of the building structure; one or more nuclear reactor systems mounted at least partially in the interior volume of the building structure; and one or more heat exchanger systems mounted at least partially to at least one of the exterior walls. A nuclear reactor vessel system includes: a nuclear fission reactor; an inner vessel that defines an inner volume sized to at least partially enclose the nuclear fission reactor; and an outer vessel sized to wholly or substantially enclose the inner vessel, the inner vessel being removable from the outer vessel.

A system for installing a solar panel may include a first end-of-arm assembly tool coupled to a first robotic arm and part of a first assembly robot and a second end-of-arm assembly tool coupled to a second robotic arm and part of a second assembly robot. The first and the second end-of-arm assembly tools have different tooling and perform different functions to assembly solar panels to support structure. The first assembly robot and the second assembly robot may be located on autonomous and non-autonomous vehicles and the various components can be operated by a control system based on operation instructions received from a neural network.

The invention relates to a workshop (18) for the construction of pre-assembled structures for solar trackers, each structure comprising a support beam, at least two stands supporting the beam and each comprising a support cradle, the two cradles being spaced apart by a predetermined inter-cradle distance. The workshop (18) comprises two consecutive assembly zones (Z.sub.1-Z.sub.3), and at least two trolleys (20a, 20b) capable of being moved on the ground, for the construction of a single pre-assembled structure, on rolling tracks (19a, 19b) connecting the zones (Z.sub.1-Z.sub.3) The zones comprise: —an initial assembly zone (Z.sub.1) in which the stands are assembled directly on the trolleys (20a, 20b); and a second assembly zone (Z.sub.2) comprising two locations (23a, 23b) holding the trolleys (20a, 20b) n position for assembly of the support beam onto the cradles while ensuring that the cradles are spaced apart by said predetermined inter-cradle distance.

The invention relates to a workshop (18) for the construction of pre-assembled structures for solar trackers, each structure comprising a support beam, at least two stands supporting the beam and each comprising a support cradle, the two cradles being spaced apart by a predetermined inter-cradle distance. The workshop (18) comprises two consecutive assembly zones (Z.sub.1-Z.sub.3), and at least two trolleys (20a, 20b) capable of being moved on the ground, for the construction of a single pre-assembled structure, on rolling tracks (19a, 19b) connecting the zones (Z.sub.1-Z.sub.3) The zones comprise: —an initial assembly zone (Z.sub.1) in which the stands are assembled directly on the trolleys (20a, 20b); and a second assembly zone (Z.sub.2) comprising two locations (23a, 23b) holding the trolleys (20a, 20b) n position for assembly of the support beam onto the cradles while ensuring that the cradles are spaced apart by said predetermined inter-cradle distance.

A method for creating a photovoltaic system comprising several interconnected solar panels. The method includes the steps of generating an image of an installation site of the photovoltaic system; receiving, from a user, image coordinates corresponding to points on the image; defining an installation area of the solar panels using the image coordinates; receiving site-specific data of the installation site and solar panel specification data of one or more types of solar panels; and generating a layout of the solar panels within the installation area using the installation area, the site-specific data, and solar panel specification data.

A method for creating a photovoltaic system comprising several interconnected solar panels. The method includes the steps of generating an image of an installation site of the photovoltaic system; receiving, from a user, image coordinates corresponding to points on the image; defining an installation area of the solar panels using the image coordinates; receiving site-specific data of the installation site and solar panel specification data of one or more types of solar panels; and generating a layout of the solar panels within the installation area using the installation area, the site-specific data, and solar panel specification data.

A photovoltaic power generation system according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a first converter for converting and outputting power applied from a photovoltaic power generation panel; a second converter for receiving, via a first input/output terminal, the power output by the first converter, converting same, and outputting same via a second input/output terminal, or receiving power from the second input/output terminal, converting same, and outputting same via the first input/output terminal; a third converter for receiving power from the first converter or the second converter and charging an energy storage device, or transmitting power charged in the energy storage device to the second converter; and an active power filter for reducing ripples in the second converter, wherein power stored in the active power filter is transmitted to the first converter.

A photovoltaic power generation system according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a first converter for converting and outputting power applied from a photovoltaic power generation panel; a second converter for receiving, via a first input/output terminal, the power output by the first converter, converting same, and outputting same via a second input/output terminal, or receiving power from the second input/output terminal, converting same, and outputting same via the first input/output terminal; a third converter for receiving power from the first converter or the second converter and charging an energy storage device, or transmitting power charged in the energy storage device to the second converter; and an active power filter for reducing ripples in the second converter, wherein power stored in the active power filter is transmitted to the first converter.