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Enhanced solar panels, liquid delivery systems and associated processes for solar energy systems

  • US 10,116,257 B2
  • Filed: 09/23/2016
  • Issued: 10/30/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/14/2009
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A liquid distribution system for a power generation system comprising a plurality of solar panels, comprising:

  • a server;

    a delivery mechanism for distributing a liquid over the outer surface of at least a portion of the solar panels;

    a liquid delivery controller associated with the delivery mechanism; and

    a plurality of panel controllers, wherein each of the panel controllers is associated with a corresponding solar panel and is configured to track one or more operating parameters for the corresponding solar panel, and to send a data signal to the server, wherein the data signal corresponds to the tracked parameters;

    wherein the server is configured to monitor temperature of one or more of the solar panels based upon the received data signals, and to send a control signal to the liquid delivery controller when the monitored temperature exceeds a temperature setpoint; and

    wherein the liquid delivery controller is configured to activate the delivery mechanism in response to the control signal.

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