Gibraltar Industries has been granted a patent for a solar tracking system with multiple trackers, each including solar modules arranged in rows and coupled in series. Motors rotate the trackers based on electrical characteristics sensed by controllers. The system optimizes solar energy capture. GlobalData’s report on Gibraltar Industries gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
According to GlobalData’s company profile on Gibraltar Industries, was a key innovation area identified from patents. Gibraltar Industries's grant share as of May 2024 was 67%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Dual-axis solar tracking system with multiple solar trackers
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11962267B2) discloses a solar tracking system that includes two solar trackers positioned parallel to each other. Each solar tracker comprises a rotatable portion with solar modules arranged in rows and electrically coupled in series to form strings. The system also includes motors to rotate the rotatable portions about different axes and sensors to detect electrical characteristics of the strings. A controller communicates with the motors and sensors to adjust the rotation of the trackers based on the detected electrical characteristics, ensuring optimal solar energy generation.
Furthermore, the system incorporates sensors to detect sunlight intensity near the strings, allowing the controller to make adjustments based on a comparison of electrical characteristics and sunlight intensity. The system also includes solar power inverters to convert the output from DC to AC, with the inverters equipped with voltage and current sensors. Additionally, the rotatable portions of the trackers feature tables with solar modules mounted on them, driven by a driveshaft connected to the motor. The controller's ability to analyze data from sensors and instruct the motors accordingly ensures efficient solar tracking and energy generation for the system.
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