Solar powered electrical generation device and related methods
First Claim
1. A solar electrical power generation device, comprising:
- one or more prefabricated solar photovoltaic power source units, each unit including an adapter to electrically connect to other units in series, in parallel, or both; and
a moveable frame comprising a tilting mechanism and supporting at least one of the one or more prefabricated solar photovoltaic power source units;
wherein the adaptor of at least one unit comprises a quick coupling adaptor, wherein the frame is moveable from between sites and within a site and adjustable to increase or decrease a unit angle in relation to the sun, and wherein the device being capable of connecting to a utility grid or serving as a stand-alone electrical power system.
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Abstract
Embodiments relate to a solar electrical power generation device, including one or more prefabricated solar photovoltaic power source units each unit including an adapter to electrically connect to other units, a moveable and adjustable frame supporting at least one of the one or more prefabricated solar photovoltaic power source units and an electrical storage device being capable of storing electrical power generated from the one or more power source units. The frame is moveable from between sites and within a site and adjustable to increase or decrease a unit angle in relation to the sun and wherein the device being capable of connecting to a utility grid or serving as a stand-alone electrical power system.
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17 Claims
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1. A solar electrical power generation device, comprising:
- one or more prefabricated solar photovoltaic power source units, each unit including an adapter to electrically connect to other units in series, in parallel, or both; and
a moveable frame comprising a tilting mechanism and supporting at least one of the one or more prefabricated solar photovoltaic power source units;
wherein the adaptor of at least one unit comprises a quick coupling adaptor, wherein the frame is moveable from between sites and within a site and adjustable to increase or decrease a unit angle in relation to the sun, and wherein the device being capable of connecting to a utility grid or serving as a stand-alone electrical power system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
- one or more prefabricated solar photovoltaic power source units, each unit including an adapter to electrically connect to other units in series, in parallel, or both; and
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8. A solar power module system, comprising:
- two or more solar power modules;
each module including;
a prefabricated solar photovoltaic power source unit;
an electrical adapter capable of electrically connecting to other units in series, in parallel, or both; and
one or more controllers;
wherein each module being capable of independently generating solar electrical energy and distributing the energy to a utility grid or as a stand-alone system, wherein the electrical adaptor of at least one module comprises a quick coupling adaptor. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12)
- two or more solar power modules;
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13. A method for generating solar electrical power, comprising:
- selecting one or more prefabricated solar photovoltaic power source units, wherein selecting includes making a selection according to one or more of cost, space, existing electrical support system, position relative to the sun and electrical needs of a facility;
positioning the one or more prefabricated solar photovoltaic power source units on a moveable and adjustable frame, wherein positioning includes adjusting a tilt angle of a photovoltaic panel on the prefabricated solar photovoltaic power source units;
electrically connecting the one or more prefabricated solar photovoltaic power source units to one or more of a utility grid, residence, commercial business or electrical storage device; and
generating solar electrical energy and distributing the energy to one or more of a utility grid, residence, commercial business or electrical storage device, wherein electrically connecting comprises electrically connecting through a quick coupling adapter that can plug and unplug from a mating adapter. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17)
- selecting one or more prefabricated solar photovoltaic power source units, wherein selecting includes making a selection according to one or more of cost, space, existing electrical support system, position relative to the sun and electrical needs of a facility;
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