Somfy has patented a method for testing compatibility between energy needs of a standalone home-automation device and positions for installing a photovoltaic module. The method involves selecting the device, inputting position data, calculating solar radiation changes, and estimating energy balance to determine compatibility. GlobalData’s report on Somfy gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Method for testing compatibility between home-automation device and photovoltaic module
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11967931B2) outlines a method for testing the compatibility between the energy requirements of an electrically stand-alone home-automation device and various positions on a predefined site for installing a photovoltaic module. The method involves selecting the device, obtaining technical data from a remote server, storing position data, estimating solar radiation variations, computing energy balances, and determining confidence indices for compatibility. The process includes considering factors like orientation, inclination, shadow masks, and daily operating cycles to assess the device's ability to function efficiently with the energy delivered by the photovoltaic module at different positions on the site.
Furthermore, the patent details a method for installing the home-automation device based on the compatibility test results. If a positive compatibility is found for at least one position on the site, the device and photovoltaic module are installed accordingly. The method also involves defining a shadow mask based on photographs or recordings at the site to optimize the device's performance. By iteratively computing daily operating cycles and typical use scenarios, the method ensures a thorough evaluation of the device's energy requirements and the energy delivered by the photovoltaic module. Overall, the patent introduces a comprehensive approach to testing and installing electrically stand-alone home-automation devices with photovoltaic modules, enhancing energy efficiency and performance in residential settings.
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