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System and method for energy harvesting system planning and performance

  • US 10,230,326 B2
  • Filed: 03/23/2016
  • Issued: 03/12/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/24/2015
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A computer-implemented method of evaluating energy harvesting potential comprising:

  • receiving over time point-in-time illuminance data into a mobile device for incorporation into a building information model of a building;

    calibrating by at least one processing device a site-specific light simulation model for the building using the building information model incorporating the point-in-time illuminance data;

    determining by the at least one processing device energy availability for energy harvesting in the building based on the calibrated site-specific light simulation model;

    comparing by the at least one processing device a power usage profile of a given photovoltaic cell powered electronic device-to average energy available at a given location included in the site-specific light simulation model;

    determining by the at least one processing device feasibility of continuous operation of the given device at the given location based on a result of the comparison and power requirements of the given device; and

    providing by the at least one processing device, when determined feasible, a location within the building for mounting the given device.

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