International business machines corporation (20240102446). MAXIMIZING SOLAR PANEL POWER GENERATION WITH MICRO WIND TURBINES simplified abstract

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MAXIMIZING SOLAR PANEL POWER GENERATION WITH MICRO WIND TURBINES

Organization Name

international business machines corporation

Inventor(s)

Sarbajit K. Rakshit of Kolkata (IN)

Jagabondhu Hazra of Bangalore (IN)

Manikandan Padmanaban of Chennai (IN)

MAXIMIZING SOLAR PANEL POWER GENERATION WITH MICRO WIND TURBINES - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240102446 titled 'MAXIMIZING SOLAR PANEL POWER GENERATION WITH MICRO WIND TURBINES

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a method for optimizing the power output of a system consisting of a solar panel and micro-turbines by adjusting the inclination of the solar panel and the pitch of the micro-turbines based on predicted wind velocity and solar irradiance.

  • The approach predicts wind velocity at a small opening of an inclined solar panel where micro-turbines are located.
  • The approach predicts solar irradiance striking the inclined solar panel.
  • The approach calculates an optimal solar panel inclination angle and micro-turbine pitch to maximize power output.
  • The approach adjusts the solar panel inclination angle and micro-turbine pitch based on the calculated optimal values.

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in solar energy systems with integrated micro-turbines to maximize power generation efficiency.

Problems Solved

This technology solves the problem of suboptimal power output in solar energy systems by dynamically adjusting the inclination of the solar panel and the pitch of the micro-turbines based on environmental conditions.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include increased power output, improved efficiency of solar energy systems, and potentially higher energy savings for users.

Potential Commercial Applications

A potential commercial application of this technology could be in the development of advanced solar energy systems for residential, commercial, or industrial use.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art for this technology could be existing systems that adjust solar panel inclination angle based on sun position, but do not take into account wind velocity and micro-turbine pitch optimization.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology compare to existing solar tracking systems in terms of efficiency and cost-effectiveness?

This article does not provide a direct comparison between this technology and existing solar tracking systems in terms of efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

What are the potential challenges or limitations of implementing this technology in real-world applications?

This article does not address the potential challenges or limitations of implementing this technology in real-world applications.


Original Abstract Submitted

an approach for adjusting the inclination of a solar panel and the pitch of one or more micro-turbines to maximize power output. the approach predicts wind velocity at a small opening of an inclined solar panel wherein a plurality of micro-turbines is located. the approach predicts solar irradiance striking the inclined solar panel. the approach calculates an optimal solar panel inclination angle and micro-turbine pitch based on maximizing power output. the approach adjusts the solar panel inclination angle and micro-turbine pitch based on the calculation.