Radiant energy – Photocells; circuits and apparatus – Photocell controls its own optical systems
Reexamination Certificate
2009-02-25
2011-12-13
Pyo, Kevin (Department: 2878)
Radiant energy
Photocells; circuits and apparatus
Photocell controls its own optical systems
C136S244000, C126S572000, C126S593000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08076625
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to an apparatus and method for improving the total power output from a field of solar energy systems. The invention provides a field level tracker controller which calculates an improved positioning of individual solar energy systems and communicates those configurations to trackers in the field. An algorithm stored in the controller calculates the improved configuration for the solar energy systems based on factors such as solar movement, shade patterns generated by surrounding structures, and measured output of the energy systems. Improved positioning may include individual energy systems being directed to a stowed position to maximize the power output of the field as a whole.
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Pyo Kevin
SolFocus, Inc.
The Mueller Law Office, P.C.
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