Direct current hybrid lighting and energy management systems and methods
AssigneeCleantek Industries Inc.
InventorsJoshua CURLETT, Charles K. TIMBREZA
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Abstract
The invention relates to a portable, skid mounted, wheeled and/or collapsible hybrid-power lighting and energy management system for harsh, remote and/or high latitude locations. The system combines an internal combustion engine (ICE) power source with a direct current power generator and a battery storage system for providing power to light system. The system may also include an ICE heating system and/or renewable solar and/or wind power systems in a manner that improves efficiency and reliability of operation in such locations, while preserving and improving functionality of operation and significantly reducing operator interaction during set-up and operation.
Claims25
1-41. (canceled)
A portable hybrid lighting system comprising:
- at least one light system operatively supported by a mast;
- an internal combustion engine (ICE) having a direct current power generator configured to generate direct current directly from mechanical energy;
- and
- a battery storage system, the battery storage system being operatively connected to the at least one light system and to the ICE and being configured:
- to store electrical power from the ICE direct current power generator, and to provide stored electrical power to the at least one light system.
An energy management system comprising:
- at least one light system operatively supported by a mast;
- an internal combustion engine (ICE) having a direct current power generator configured to generate direct current directly from mechanical energy;
- and
- a battery storage system, the battery storage system being operatively connected to the at least one light system and to the ICE and being configured:
- to store electrical power from the ICE direct current power generator, and to provide stored electrical power to the at least one light system.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.