Simulator system and method for measuring acceptance angle characteristics of a solar concentrator
AssigneeSolFocus, Inc.
InventorsSteve Askins, Sean Taylor
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Abstract
A simulator system for simulating operation of a solar module comprises a frame for holding the solar module in a testing position, a light source positioned adjacent to the solar module for directing light from the light source to the solar module, and a movable assembly for simulating movement of a solar tracker system, wherein the movable assembly moves in two axes to change an incident angle of the light with respect to the testing position of the solar module.
Claims20
A system for simulating operation of a solar module, the system comprising:
- a frame for holding the solar module in a testing position;
- a light source positioned adjacent to the solar module for directing light from the light source to the solar module;
- and
- a movable assembly for simulating movement of a solar tracker system, wherein the movable assembly moves in two axes to change an incident angle of the light with respect to the testing position of the solar module.
A method for simulating operation of a solar module, the method comprising the steps of:
- providing a frame for holding the solar module in a testing position;
- positioning a light source adjacent to the frame for directing light from the light source to the solar module;
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- providing a movable assembly to simulate movement of a solar tracker system, wherein the assembly moves in two axes to change an incident angle of the light with respect to the testing position of the solar module.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.