A distributed hydrogen generating fence is formed from a plurality of electrolysis units and fence posts. Each unit includes one or more PV cells, an associated electrolysis system powered by electricity generated by the one or more PV cells, and a feed header for feeding water and an electrolyte to the electrolysis system. The electrolysis system is inside the feed header, and is operable to produce hydrogen and oxygen. The units are located between and are supported by mutually adjacent fence posts. The feed header extends in an inclined manner between the mutually adjacent fence posts. A gas header conducts at least the hydrogen from each of the plurality of units to a first remote facility. The fence includes openings allowing the passage of animals, people or vehicles. The openings can be controlled by a gate, or a grate laid across a hole in the ground spanning the opening.

A distributed hydrogen generating fence is formed from a plurality of electrolysis units and fence posts. Each unit includes one or more PV cells, an associated electrolysis system powered by electricity generated by the one or more PV cells, and a feed header for feeding water and an electrolyte to the electrolysis system. The electrolysis system is inside the feed header, and is operable to produce hydrogen and oxygen. The units are located between and are supported by mutually adjacent fence posts. The feed header extends in an inclined manner between the mutually adjacent fence posts. A gas header conducts at least the hydrogen from each of the plurality of units to a first remote facility. The fence includes openings allowing the passage of animals, people or vehicles. The openings can be controlled by a gate, or a grate laid across a hole in the ground spanning the opening.

A method, system, and apparatus for optical to electrical energy conversion by a photovoltaic array under non-uniform illumination is provided. A photovoltaic array comprises photovoltaic elements, each being associated with at least one corresponding electrical charge storage element. First and second photovoltaic elements may be respectively connected to first and second electrical charge storage elements. The first photovoltaic element may charge the first electrical charge storage element to a first voltage, and the second photovoltaic element may charge the first electrical charge storage element to a second voltage. After determining that the first and second voltages are respectively within a defined range across the first and second electrical charge storage elements, the first and second electrical charge storage elements may be connected and the connected first and second electrical charge storage elements may be coupled to provide energy to an electrical load.

A method, system, and apparatus for optical to electrical energy conversion by a photovoltaic array under non-uniform illumination is provided. A photovoltaic array comprises photovoltaic elements, each being associated with at least one corresponding electrical charge storage element. First and second photovoltaic elements may be respectively connected to first and second electrical charge storage elements. The first photovoltaic element may charge the first electrical charge storage element to a first voltage, and the second photovoltaic element may charge the first electrical charge storage element to a second voltage. After determining that the first and second voltages are respectively within a defined range across the first and second electrical charge storage elements, the first and second electrical charge storage elements may be connected and the connected first and second electrical charge storage elements may be coupled to provide energy to an electrical load.

An integrated mobile solution to electric vehicle charging and sharing without dependency on connection with an electrical power grid or utility. An integrated platform can include a platform housing secured to a transport base unit that is configured to facilitate transport of the integral platform among a road or other terrain. The integrated platform includes a plurality of renewable energy units that can generate electrical power from one or more renewable energy sources, including solar and wind power. Electrical power generated by the renewable energy units can be stored in one or more batteries, and selectively provide power for charging electric vehicles, as well as for components of the integral platform used for vehicle sharing services. An environmental sensing unit of the integrated platform can sense outside ambient conditions which can be transmitted from the integrated platform for sharing or use by other parties or applications.

An integrated mobile solution to electric vehicle charging and sharing without dependency on connection with an electrical power grid or utility. An integrated platform can include a platform housing secured to a transport base unit that is configured to facilitate transport of the integral platform among a road or other terrain. The integrated platform includes a plurality of renewable energy units that can generate electrical power from one or more renewable energy sources, including solar and wind power. Electrical power generated by the renewable energy units can be stored in one or more batteries, and selectively provide power for charging electric vehicles, as well as for components of the integral platform used for vehicle sharing services. An environmental sensing unit of the integrated platform can sense outside ambient conditions which can be transmitted from the integrated platform for sharing or use by other parties or applications.

Methods for implementing power delivery transactions between a buyer and a seller of electrical energy supplied to an electrical grid by an integrated renewable energy source (RES) and energy storage system (ESS) of a RES-ESS facility are provided. Estimated total potential output of the RES is compared to a point of grid interconnect (POGI) limit to identify potential RES overgeneration, and the buyer is charged if potential RES overgeneration is less than potential overgeneration during one or more retrospective time windows. The method provides a basis for the RES-ESS facility owner to be paid for an estimated amount of energy that did not get stored as a result of a grid operator not fully discharging an ESS prior to the start of a new day.

Methods for implementing power delivery transactions between a buyer and a seller of electrical energy supplied to an electrical grid by an integrated renewable energy source (RES) and energy storage system (ESS) of a RES-ESS facility are provided. Estimated total potential output of the RES is compared to a point of grid interconnect (POGI) limit to identify potential RES overgeneration, and the buyer is charged if potential RES overgeneration is less than potential overgeneration during one or more retrospective time windows. The method provides a basis for the RES-ESS facility owner to be paid for an estimated amount of energy that did not get stored as a result of a grid operator not fully discharging an ESS prior to the start of a new day.

The present disclosure generally relates to systems and techniques for power generation. For example, aspects of the present disclosure include systems and techniques for managing renewable energy power based on weather sensing. One example method generally includes: receiving information related to cloud coverage impacting intensity of light towards one or more panels of a photovoltaic (PV) generator, the PV generator being configured to provide power to a load; selecting one of a plurality of power storage equipment based on the information related to the cloud coverage, the plurality of power storage equipment being associated with different types of power storage; and controlling distribution of power from the one of the plurality of power storage equipment to the load.

The present disclosure generally relates to systems and techniques for power generation. For example, aspects of the present disclosure include systems and techniques for managing renewable energy power based on weather sensing. One example method generally includes: receiving information related to cloud coverage impacting intensity of light towards one or more panels of a photovoltaic (PV) generator, the PV generator being configured to provide power to a load; selecting one of a plurality of power storage equipment based on the information related to the cloud coverage, the plurality of power storage equipment being associated with different types of power storage; and controlling distribution of power from the one of the plurality of power storage equipment to the load.