Keywords

solar tracking, solar panel, patent

Abstract

Embodiments disclosed herein relate to solar tracking apparatuses , systems that include the same, and methods of operating the same. An example solar tracking apparatus includes a structure attachment portion configured to be attached to a structure (e.g., a moveable or stationary structure) and to remain relatively stationary relative to the structure. The structure attachment portion may include one or more mounts configured to attach the structure attachment portion to the structure. The solar tracking apparatus also includes at least one solar panel portion coupled to the structure attachment portion. The solar panel portion may be configured to move relative to the structure attachment portion and the structure. For example, the solar tracking apparatus may include one or more actuators coupled to solar panel portion configured to move at least a portion of the solar panel portion relative to the structure attachment portion.

Original Publication Citation

Searcy, Michael T., and Scott Ure 2021 Solar Tracking Apparatuses Including One or More Solar Panels, Systems Including the Same, and Methods of Using the Same. Patent Application Number 16964260. United States Patent Office, Publication No. US 2021/0044251 A1.

Document Type

Other

Publication Date

2021

Publisher

United States Patent Office

Language

English

College

Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Department

Anthropology

University Standing at Time of Publication

Associate Professor

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