Mounting an agent on a cover of on an enclosure of an electronic device such that changing a physical location of the cover changes a location of the agent. In response to a change in the physical location of the cover, detecting a change in location of the agent with a sensor. Reading a transmitted signal from the sensor by a controller and changing a status of the electronic device according to instructions from the controller, the instructions being configured according to the transmitted signal of the sensor.

Mounting an agent on a cover of on an enclosure of an electronic device such that changing a physical location of the cover changes a location of the agent. In response to a change in the physical location of the cover, detecting a change in location of the agent with a sensor. Reading a transmitted signal from the sensor by a controller and changing a status of the electronic device according to instructions from the controller, the instructions being configured according to the transmitted signal of the sensor.

In an embodiment, a portable solar system includes a solar panel assembly and a case. The solar panel assembly includes a frame at least partially surrounding the solar panel assembly. The case includes a case front and a case back. The case back is movably attached to the case front at a first hinge. The frame of the solar panel assembly is attached to the case back on an interior side of the case. The case back includes a storage pocket that is accessible from an exterior side of the case.

In an embodiment, a portable solar system includes a solar panel assembly and a case. The solar panel assembly includes a frame at least partially surrounding the solar panel assembly. The case includes a case front and a case back. The case back is movably attached to the case front at a first hinge. The frame of the solar panel assembly is attached to the case back on an interior side of the case. The case back includes a storage pocket that is accessible from an exterior side of the case.

A method for determining a corrected current-voltage curve of an electrical system, the method including the following steps: obtaining a first current-voltage characteristic curve of the electrical system, by varying the voltage across its terminals at a first measurement rate, obtaining a second current-voltage characteristic curve of the electrical system, by varying the voltage across its terminals at a second measurement rate, different from the first rate, using a single notional capacitance to model an intrinsic stray effect to be corrected between an input voltage without the stray effect and the output voltage, determining a correction value representative of the stray effect and a step of determining a corrected current value on the basis of the determined correction value.

A method for determining a corrected current-voltage curve of an electrical system, the method including the following steps: obtaining a first current-voltage characteristic curve of the electrical system, by varying the voltage across its terminals at a first measurement rate, obtaining a second current-voltage characteristic curve of the electrical system, by varying the voltage across its terminals at a second measurement rate, different from the first rate, using a single notional capacitance to model an intrinsic stray effect to be corrected between an input voltage without the stray effect and the output voltage, determining a correction value representative of the stray effect and a step of determining a corrected current value on the basis of the determined correction value.

A solar array includes a solar module and a support structure for the solar module. The support structure includes a support member. The solar module is mounted on the support structure such that the solar module is positioned at least partially above the support member. The solar array also includes a wire receiver for securing wires to the solar module or the support member. The wire receiver includes a wire insert slot sized for receiving wires, a wire transition slot connected to the wire insert slot, and a catch adapted to inhibit movement of the wires. The wire insert slot and the wire transition slot are sized and arranged for the wires to be inserted into the wire insert slot and positioned around the catch.

Apparatus and methods for detecting and reporting pollution at an oil facility are disclosed. The technology utilizes a logic control system to read from a pollution sensor and present the sensed data as a pollutant from a leak. The pollution leakage can be further managed and reduced.

A method for testing a photovoltaic panel connected to an electronic module. The electronic module includes an input attached to the photovoltaic panel and a power output. The method activates a bypass to the electronic module. The bypass provides a low impedance path between the input and the output of the electronic module. A current is injected into the electronic module thereby compensating for the presence of the electronic module during the testing. The current may be previously determined by measuring a circuit parameter of the electronic module. The circuit parameter may be impedance, inductance, resistance or capacitance.

A method for testing a photovoltaic panel connected to an electronic module. The electronic module includes an input attached to the photovoltaic panel and a power output. The method activates a bypass to the electronic module. The bypass provides a low impedance path between the input and the output of the electronic module. A current is injected into the electronic module thereby compensating for the presence of the electronic module during the testing. The current may be previously determined by measuring a circuit parameter of the electronic module. The circuit parameter may be impedance, inductance, resistance or capacitance.