Solar photovoltiac cell system

• US 10,447,200 B1
• Filed: 11/20/2017
• Issued: 10/15/2019
• Est. Priority Date: 11/20/2017
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Ali A. Fakih
• Original Assignee: Ali A. Fakih
• Inventors: Fakih, Ali A.
• Primary Examiner(s): Mershon, Jayne L
• Application Number:
  US15/818,116
• Time in Patent Office: 694 Days
• CPC Class Codes: F24D 17/0021 with accumulation of the heated water
• CPC Class Codes: F24S 10/70 the working fluids being conveyed through tubular absorbing conduits
• CPC Class Codes: F24S 20/20 Solar heat collectors for receiving concentrated solar energy, e.g. receivers for solar power plants
• CPC Class Codes: F24S 20/40 Solar heat collectors combined with other heat sources, e.g. using electrical heating or heat from ambient air
• CPC Class Codes: F24S 23/74 with trough-shaped or cylindro-parabolic reflective surfaces
• CPC Class Codes: F24S 30/425 Horizontal axis
• CPC Class Codes: H02J 7/35 with light sensitive cells
• CPC Class Codes: H02S 40/10 Cleaning arrangements
• CPC Class Codes: H02S 40/22 Light-reflecting or light-concentrating means directly associated with the PV cell or integrated with the PV cell H01L31/054
• CPC Class Codes: H02S 40/32 comprising DC/AC inverter means associated with the PV module itself, e.g. AC modules
• CPC Class Codes: H02S 40/34 comprising specially adapted electrical connection means to be structurally associated with the PV module, e.g. junction boxes
• CPC Class Codes: H02S 40/38 Energy storage means, e.g. batteries, structurally associated with PV modules
• CPC Class Codes: H02S 40/425 using a gaseous or a liquid coolant, e.g. air flow ventilation, water circulation
• CPC Class Codes: H02S 40/44 Means to utilise heat energy, e.g. hybrid systems producing warm water and electricity at the same time directly associated with the PV cell or integrated with the PV cell H01L31/0525
• CPC Class Codes: Y02B 10/20 Solar thermal
• CPC Class Codes: Y02B 10/70 Hybrid systems, e.g. uninterruptible or back-up power supplies integrating renewable energies
• CPC Class Codes: Y02E 10/44 Heat exchange systems
• CPC Class Codes: Y02E 10/47 Mountings or tracking
• CPC Class Codes: Y02E 10/52 PV systems with concentrators
• CPC Class Codes: Y02E 10/56 Power conversion systems, e.g. maximum power point trackers
• CPC Class Codes: Y02E 10/60 : Thermal-PV hybrids
• CPC Class Codes: Y02E 70/30 : Systems combining energy storage with energy generation of non-fossil origin
• CPC Class Codes: Y02P 90/50 : Energy storage in industry with an added climate change mitigation effect

Abstract

A solar photovoltaic cell system used for supply of electrical power for various uses. The cell system includes photovoltaic cells received around a tubular shaped, elongated tank. The tank is disposed in front of a concave light reflector. The light reflector is rotatably mounted on a latitude adjustable stand. The stand is also used to hold opposite ends of the tank. The light reflector is used for reflecting increased sun light onto the photovoltaic cells. Electrical energy from the photovoltaic cells is used to power various types of electrical applications.

Claims

1. A solar photovoltaic cell system used for converting sun light to electrical energy, the cell system comprising;

photovoltaic cells received around a hollow, tubular shaped, elongated, water storage tank, the cells connected to electrical wiring, the wiring adapted for connecting to various uses of electrical power produced by the cells, the water storage tank includes insulation and a reflective film

a concave light reflector, the light reflector disposed around the back and the sides of the photovoltaic cells, the light reflector adapted for reflecting increased sun light onto the photovoltaic cells; and

a latitude adjustment stand, the light reflector rotatably mounted on the latitude adjustment stand, the stand used to hold opposite ends of the water storage tank next to the light reflector.

2. The cell system as described in claim 1 wherein the water storage tank includes a cold water inlet and a hot water outlet for circulating water inside the water storage tank.

3. The cell system as described in claim 2 wherein the cold water inlet includes a cold water thermometer and the tank includes a hot water thermometer.

4. The cell system as described in claim 1 wherein the light reflector includes a glass cover received on the top and the sides of the reflector.

5. The cell system as described in claim 4 wherein the light reflector includes water cleaning spray nozzles, a nozzle valve, and a control box, the spray nozzles used for cleaning the glass to improve the efficiency of the system.

6. The cell system as described in claim 5 further including a pressure relief valve connected to the nozzle valve and the control box.

7. The cell system as described in claim 1 further including a magnesium rod received inside the water storage tank for preventing corrosion inside the tank.

8. The cell system as described in claim 1 further includes an electrical water heater received inside the storage tank and connected to the wiring for heating the water received inside the storage tank.

9. The cell system as described in claim 1 further including a heat recovery coil received around the storage tank, the coil used for heating the inlet water and cooling the cells to improve efficiency.

10. A solar photovoltaic cell system used for converting sun light to electrical energy, the cell system comprising;

photovoltaic cells received around a hollow, tubular shaped, elongated electrical storage tank, the cells connected to electrical wiring, the wiring adapted for connecting to various uses of electrical power produced by the cells, the electrical storage tank includes insulation and a reflective film;

a concave light reflector, the light reflector disposed around the back and the sides of the electrical storage tank, the light reflector adapted for reflecting increased sun light onto the photovoltaic cells; and

a latitude adjustment stand, the light reflector rotatably mounted on the stand, the stand used to hold opposite ends of the electrical storage tank next to the light reflector.

11. The cell system as described in claim 10 further including a connection box, an inverter, a battery charger, and a series of batteries received inside the electrical storage tank and connected to the electrical wiring for storing electrical power received from the photovoltaic cells.

12. The cell system as described in claim 10 wherein the electrical storage tank further includes a cooling coil, the cooling coil used for cooling the cells to improve efficiency of the system.

13. The cell system as described in claim 12 further including a water inlet and a water outlet connected to the cooling coil for circulating water inside the coil.

14. The cell system as described in claim 10 wherein the light reflector includes a glass cover received on a top and sides of the reflector.

15. The cell system as described in claim 14 wherein the light reflector includes water cleaning spray nozzles, a nozzle valve and a control box, the spray nozzles used for cleaning the glass cover to improve efficiency of the system.

16. The cell system as described in claim 10 wherein the electrical storage tank includes a ventilation cover on both sides of the electrical storage tank for cooling.

17. A solar photovoltaic cell system used for converting sun light to electrical energy, the cell system comprising;

photovoltaic cells received around a hollow, tubular shaped, elongated tank, the cells connected to electrical wiring, the wiring adapted for connecting to various uses of electrical power produced by the cells, the tank includes insulation and a reflective film;

a concave light reflector, the light reflector disposed around the back and the sides of the tank, the light reflector adapted for reflecting increased sun light onto the photovoltaic cells; and

a latitude adjustment stand, the light reflector rotatably mounted on the stand, the stand used to hold opposite ends of the tank next to the light reflector.

18. The cell system as described in claim 17 wherein the light reflector includes a glass cover received on a top and sides of the reflector, also, the light reflector includes water cleaning spray nozzles, a nozzle valve and a control box, the spray nozzles used for cleaning the glass cover to improve efficiency of the system.