Deployable solar panels are disclosed. In some embodiments, the deployable solar panel includes an extendable member comprising a composite material and having a length and a width; a plurality of hinges, each of the plurality of hinges extending across the width of the extendable member, the plurality of hinges comprising composite material and a shape memory polymer; and a plurality of solar panels coupled with the extendable member. In some embodiments, the deployable solar panel includes a lenticular shape extending along the length of the extendable member.

A solar module includes a substrate, a light permeable cover plate, a cell layer, an encapsulate layer and a heat-insulation space. The light permeable cover plate faces a light entry surface of the substrate. The cell layer includes a plurality of solar cells disposed between the substrate and the light permeable cover plate. A total area of the solar cells is smaller than a total area of the substrate. The encapsulation layer is disposed between the substrate and the light permeable cover plate, and encapsulates the solar cells. The heat-insulation space is disposed either between the light permeable base plate and the first diffusion film or between the substrate and the cell layer.

Systems and methods are disclosed for intelligent circuit control for solar panel systems. In one embodiment, an example method may include determining that a first solar panel has a first voltage output that is less than a voltage potential of a battery system that includes a first battery and a second battery, determining that the first battery is connected to the second battery in a series connection, causing the first battery to be connected to the second battery in a parallel connection, and determining that the voltage potential is less than the first voltage output.

Systems and methods are disclosed for intelligent circuit control for solar panel systems. In one embodiment, an example method may include determining that a first solar panel has a first voltage output that is less than a voltage potential of a battery system that includes a first battery and a second battery, determining that the first battery is connected to the second battery in a series connection, causing the first battery to be connected to the second battery in a parallel connection, and determining that the voltage potential is less than the first voltage output.

Disclosed herein is a high efficiency solar module, the high efficiency solar module includes a solar cell panel formed by layering a frame, a glass, a front Ethyl Vinyl Acetate (EVA), a solar cell, a rear EVA, a carbon fiber plate heating element, a back seat, and a carbon coating film in order, and a snow removal device for melting snow piled up on the solar cell panel, and the snow removal device includes a monitoring part for checking whether or not snow is piled up on the solar cell panel through a CCTV monitor, a reverse bias supplier for sending a current of a battery to the solar cell, and a controller for controlling the monitoring part, the battery, and the reverse bias supplier.

A seat cushion includes a support member. A cover encloses the support member. A self-regulating heating device extends between the support member and an upper portion of the cover.

A seat cushion includes a support member. A cover encloses the support member. A self-regulating heating device extends between the support member and an upper portion of the cover.

Building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) systems provide for solar panel arrays that can be aesthetically pleasing and appear seamless to an observer. BIPV systems can be incorporated as part of roof surfaces as built into the structure of the roof, flush or forming a substantively uniform plane with roof panels or other panels mimicking a solar panel appearance. Pans supporting BIPV solar panels can be coupled by standing seams, in both lateral and longitudinal directions, to other photovoltaic-supporting pans or pans supporting non-photovoltaic structures, having both functional and aesthetic advantages. In some configurations, the appearance of BIPV systems can be particularly aesthetically pleasing and generally seamless to an observer.

Building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) systems provide for solar panel arrays that can be aesthetically pleasing and appear seamless to an observer. BIPV systems can be incorporated as part of roof surfaces as built into the structure of the roof, flush or forming a substantively uniform plane with roof panels or other panels mimicking a solar panel appearance. Pans supporting BIPV solar panels can be coupled by standing seams, in both lateral and longitudinal directions, to other photovoltaic-supporting pans or pans supporting non-photovoltaic structures, having both functional and aesthetic advantages. In some configurations, the appearance of BIPV systems can be particularly aesthetically pleasing and generally seamless to an observer.

Systems and methods are provided for protecting solar panels from damage due to overheating. A system comprises a solar panel and a control system. The solar panel comprises a plurality of solar cells, and a plurality of thermochromic temperature sensors thermally coupled to different areas of the solar panel. The thermochromic temperature sensors are configured to change color in response to heat generated by the solar cells in the different areas of the solar panel. The control system is configured to detect colors of the thermochromic temperature sensors, determine a temperature of each area of the solar panel based on the detected colors of the thermochromic temperature sensors, and cause the solar panel to shut down in response to determining that the temperature of at least one area of the solar panel exceeds a predetermined temperature threshold.