A modular, photovoltaic utility pole system comprises an optoelectronic module having a photovoltaic module arranged within a pole having a transparent window. The photovoltaic module having with an optical cross section. The photovoltaic module is configured to convert light to electric current. The modular, photovoltaic utility pole system further comprises an electric management module configured to manage flow of the electric current from the photovoltaic module to an electric device, and a support module configured to affix at least the optoelectronic module to a base.

The embodiment of the disclosure provides a photovoltaic component. A light transmission module of the photovoltaic component covers an upper surface of a solar panel module, and a circuit board module is disposed on a lower surface of the solar panel module, wherein the upper surface and the lower surface are two opposite surfaces of the solar panel module. The light transmission module comprises a transparent substrate and a piezoelectric film layer, wherein the transparent substrate is disposed oblique to the ground, and the piezoelectric film layer is attached to a backlight surface of the transparent substrate. The circuit board module is electrically connected with the piezoelectric film layer, and when the piezoelectric film layer is electrified, the piezoelectric film layer vibrates at different frequencies.

The embodiment of the disclosure provides a photovoltaic component. A light transmission module of the photovoltaic component covers an upper surface of a solar panel module, and a circuit board module is disposed on a lower surface of the solar panel module, wherein the upper surface and the lower surface are two opposite surfaces of the solar panel module. The light transmission module comprises a transparent substrate and a piezoelectric film layer, wherein the transparent substrate is disposed oblique to the ground, and the piezoelectric film layer is attached to a backlight surface of the transparent substrate. The circuit board module is electrically connected with the piezoelectric film layer, and when the piezoelectric film layer is electrified, the piezoelectric film layer vibrates at different frequencies.

A method for controlling the orientation of a single-axis solar tracker (1) orientable about an axis of rotation (A), said method repetitively completing successive control phases, where each control phase implements the following successive steps: a) observing the cloud coverage above the solar tracker (1); b) comparing the observed cloud coverage with cloud coverage models stored in a database, each cloud coverage model being associated to an orientation setpoint value of the solar tracker; c) matching the observed cloud coverage with a cloud coverage model; d) servo-controlling the orientation of the solar tracker by applying the orientation setpoint value associated to said cloud coverage model retained during step c). The present invention finds application in the field of solar trackers.

A method for controlling the orientation of a single-axis solar tracker (1) orientable about an axis of rotation (A), said method repetitively completing successive control phases, where each control phase implements the following successive steps: a) observing the cloud coverage above the solar tracker (1); b) comparing the observed cloud coverage with cloud coverage models stored in a database, each cloud coverage model being associated to an orientation setpoint value of the solar tracker; c) matching the observed cloud coverage with a cloud coverage model; d) servo-controlling the orientation of the solar tracker by applying the orientation setpoint value associated to said cloud coverage model retained during step c). The present invention finds application in the field of solar trackers.

A solar mounting frame for a ventilator apparatus includes: a solar mounting frame having four sides mounted to the ventilator; and a side solar mounting frame having two L-shaped angle rails to mount a solar panel.

A solar mounting frame for a ventilator apparatus includes: a solar mounting frame having four sides mounted to the ventilator; and a side solar mounting frame having two L-shaped angle rails to mount a solar panel.

A photovoltaic module comprises one or more spectrum splitting devices disposed adjacent a first side of the photovoltaic module; and a plurality of photovoltaic cells disposed adjacent a second side of the photovoltaic module opposite the first side and such that the photovoltaic cells are spaced from the one or more spectrum splitting devices, wherein at least one of the photovoltaic cells comprise a bifacial photovoltaic cell, wherein the one or more spectrum splitting devices are configured to selectively direct incident energy to one or more of the photovoltaic cells, and wherein a spatial configuration of the one or more spectrum splitting devices and the plurality of photovoltaic cells are configured based on an optimization parameter.

A system including a solar module installed on a roof deck, including a superstrate layer, an encapsulant having an upper layer and a lower layer, and a photovoltaic layer intermediate the upper layer and the lower layer of the encapsulant. An upper surface of the superstrate layer includes an indentation pattern. The indentation pattern includes a mesh of indentations indented into the upper surface of the superstrate layer and a plurality of openings defined by the mesh of indentations.

A solar tower system; the solar tower system includes a module unit having a cylindrical core, a series of tower slices positioned in a continuous series around the cylindrical core and together forming a cylindrical solar tower, and a battery unit attachment. Each tower slice comprises a clear plastic block having a series of solar panel bays, each configured to house one of a series of solar panels. The solar tower system provides a portable solar energy source for various uses.