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WO2016113287A1
WO2016113287A1 PCT/EP2016/050538 EP2016050538W WO2016113287A1 WO 2016113287 A1 WO2016113287 A1 WO 2016113287A1 EP 2016050538 W EP2016050538 W EP 2016050538W WO 2016113287 A1 WO2016113287 A1 WO 2016113287A1
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Holger Janke
Norman ABELA
Vincenzo Bruno BELLINI
Gaetan BORGERS
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02S—GENERATION OF ELECTRIC POWER BY CONVERSION OF INFRARED RADIATION, VISIBLE LIGHT OR ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT, e.g. USING PHOTOVOLTAIC [PV] MODULES
    • H02S10/00—PV power plants; Combinations of PV energy systems with other systems for the generation of electric power
    • H02S10/40—Mobile PV generator systems
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
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  • the present invention relates to a mobile power system for remote areas and/or stand-alone applications.
  • the present invention relates to a standard shipping container comprising a fast and easy deployable solar array system.
  • the solar energy is particularly appropriate because the sun as fuel resource is available at no cost and requires no delivery costs.
  • electric generating systems designed for a fast transport and an easy assembly on site are required.
  • the housing must be anchored to the ground by way of a plurality of tie-down cables in order to avoid undesirable lifting effects under strong winds; the design of the support frame does not allow to position the sub-arrays in a same plane, resulting in shading effects between the different planes of sub-arrays.
  • the document US 8,539,724 discloses another mobile power system.
  • the system is housed in two standard military shipping containers. On site, the modules are respectively mounted in a frame on each container and are mounted one at a time.
  • This system also has the disadvantage that it is time consuming and requires important effort to mount each module separately.
  • the design of the support structure with a part protruding at the back of the container does not allow to support large array surfaces without additional foundation because of the lifting effects under the protruding part when exposed to strong winds, such effects being called edge effects.
  • the present invention aims to provide a complete photovoltaic- based solution easy to transport, to mount and to maintain for users who need to address energy supply in isolated areas and/or for stand-alone applications.
  • the present invention aims to provide a mobile power system that can be quickly mounted with a minimum effort.
  • the present invention also aims to provide a mobile power system able to support a large array surface on site without foundation and without shading effects between the sub-arrays.
  • Another aim of the present invention is to develop a mobile power system wherein the housing remains intact without loss of the shipping certificate after use.
  • An additional aim of the invention is to provide a fully integrated system not only containing the power generating system but also all the other equipment/station required on site and being supplied with the generated energy.
  • the present invention relates to a mobile power system comprising: a standard ISO container for shipping solar sub-arrays to a desired location, the two vertical walls of largest dimensions forming the sidewalls of the container, a plurality of solar sub-arrays mounted on the container, said solar sub-arrays being sized to fit inside the container and comprising each several modules physically and electrically preassembled in a ready-to-use mode before shipping,
  • a frame to support the solar sub-arrays on the container and being configured to fit inside the container when the sub-arrays are not mounted
  • said frame comprising vertical bars detachably mounted along the sidewalls of the container.
  • the mobile power system further discloses at least one or a suitable combination of the following features: a pair of vertical bars is mounted on each sidewall of the container, each pair having a different length so that the upper ends of the bars form an inclined plane corresponding to the desired solar sub-array exposure;
  • the frame further comprises horizontal bars linking the upper ends of the vertical bars of each pair and comprises hollow bars linking the horizontal bars;
  • the sub-arrays are slidably mounted in the hollow bars;
  • the plurality of sub-arrays covers a surface superior to 50 m 2 and, preferably superior to 60 m 2 , for a 20 feet container, all the surface being deployed in a same plane;
  • the plurality of sub-arrays covers a surface superior to 100 m 2 and, preferably superior to 120 m 2 , for a 40 feet container, all the surface being deployed in a same plane;
  • the frame does not comprise parts protruding out of a plane comprising one of the sidewall so that there are minimal edge effects;
  • the solar sub-arrays are mechanically coupled to each other by a hinge assembly so that the solar sub-arrays can be folded inside the container when they are not mounted on the container; it comprises a trolley for moving the folded solar sub-arrays in an inclined position matching with the slope angle of the inclined plane for an easy assembly;
  • the equipment or station is a water pumping station, a telecom station, a desalination station, a multimedia station, a battery charging station, a DC charging station, an AC power source, a DC/AC lighting, a communication device, a refrigeration unit, a heating unit, a chemical treatment and dosing unit or a laboratory.
  • the present invention also relates to a method for shipping and assembling a power system, comprising the steps of:
  • mounting bars in a horizontal position between the bars in vertical position and mounting bars between the bars in horizontal position to form a sliding frame; mounting the solar sub-arrays in the sliding frame.
  • the method further discloses at least one or a suitable combination of the following features:
  • the folded sub-arrays are shipped and moved on a trolley in an inclined position matching with the slope of the sliding frame;
  • the sub-arrays are unfolded along the sliding frame using a winch.
  • Figure 1 represents a solar sub-array with six physically and electrically preassembled modules.
  • Figure 2 represents a plurality of sub-arrays folded for shipping.
  • Figure 3 represents the hinge mechanism between two folded sub- arrays.
  • Figure 4 represents the unfolded sub-arrays.
  • Figure 5 illustrates the step of deployment of the folded sub-arrays on the container during mounting.
  • Figure 6 represents the folded sub-arrays disposed on an inclined trolley for shipping and mounting.
  • Figure 7 represents the sub-arrays stacked on a scissor lift for shipping and mounting.
  • Figure 8 represents a partial view of two folded sub-arrays with wheels on some corners.
  • Figure 9 represents the support structure mounted on the container.
  • Figure 10 represents the solar sub-arrays mounted on the support structure of the container.
  • Figures 11 (a) and (b) respectively represent a partial view of the container with the mounted vertical frame and an enlarged view of a vertical bar fixed in a corner fitting of the container.
  • Figures 12 and 13 illustrate the different steps of deployment of the folded sub-arrays in the sliding frame.
  • Figure 14 is a detailed view of the sub-arrays sliding in the U profile using a winch.
  • support structure also called frame
  • the present invention relates to a mobile electric generating system, also called mobile power system, using solar energy as its main resource. It is specifically designed to meet the needs of stand-alone applications, in particular of rural power.
  • the mobile power system according to the invention comprises a standard shipping container, typically a 20 feet (interior dimensions: 2350 mm width, 5896 mm length, 2385 mm height) or a 40 feet (interior dimensions: 2350 mm width, 12035 mm length, 2385 mm height) container, and the power generating devices that include the inverters, the batteries, the solar sub-arrays, and all the components for mounting the solar sub-arrays on the container.
  • it can comprise other power generating systems such as a wind turbine or a diesel generator.
  • each sub-array comprises several modules mechanically and electrically coupled to each other during manufacturing before shipping. So, the sub-arrays are directly ready for use on site after unfolding.
  • all the sub-arrays are mounted on the roof of the container in a same plane to avoid shading effects between sub-arrays and thereby loss of power whenever the solar angle exceeds 30 degrees.
  • the sub- arrays are disposed side by side.
  • the support frame has a specific design that allows to position an array surface superior to 50 m 2 and, preferably superior to 60 m 2 , for a 20 feet or a 40 feet container, without requiring other foundation than the container itself.
  • the array surface can be doubled compared to a 20 feet container. It means that an array surface superior to 100 m 2 and, preferably superior to 120 m 2 , can be deployed.
  • the container according to the invention is multi-purpose. It comprises all the equipment to generate electricity but can also comprise other equipment such as a fast deployment stand-alone clinic, stand-alone pumping station etc. to be supplied on site with the generated electricity.
  • the container can be coated with a reflection coating to protect the equipment inside the container from the sun.
  • Sub-arrays with several modules each are ready cabled and stored inside the container.
  • Each sub-array comprises at least three modules.
  • each sub-array 1 comprises six modules 2 of 250W each. In this configuration, the modules are disposed on two rows.
  • At least five sub-arrays with six modules each are transported to generate about 10KW on a 20 feet container and about 20KW on a 40 feet container.
  • modules rated at 300W or greater can have a sub-array of five modules mounted side by side on a same row.
  • the sub-arrays can be transported folded or stacked inside the container. [0037] In a first embodiment shown in figures 2, 3, 4 and 5, the sub-arrays
  • the hinge mechanism 3 between two sub-arrays 1 is displayed.
  • the folded sub-arrays are placed on a trolley 4 inside the container according to a given angle, for example 30°, corresponding to the slope of the sliding frame as further explained below.
  • the sub-arrays are stacked inside the container, preferably, on a scissor lift 5 represented in figure 7.
  • the sub-arrays 1 are slidably mounted in the support structure 7 and to this end provided with wheels 8 at the edges of the sub-arrays in some corners (see figure 8).
  • wheels 8 are disposed on each sub-array in the corners of a same side.
  • the wheels are mounted on a horizontal axis.
  • the support structure comprises several bars forming respectively after assembly the vertical frame 9, the horizontal frame 10 and the sliding frame 11 with a slope optimised for the solar sub-array exposure.
  • the vertical frame 9 is made up of bars to be mounted along the vertical sides of the container on the two sidewalls 12, i.e. the walls of largest dimensions.
  • Four vertical bars 9 are provided with brackets that latch into the existing container holes, also called corner fittings 13, as shown in figures 11(a) and (b).
  • Each vertical bar 9 is latched in the upper and the lower corner fitting 13.
  • the advantages of this design is that the profile of the container is used for the vertical fixing and so no penetrations are done in the container that would affect the shipping certificate of the container after disassembly.
  • the vertical bars have two different lengths with bars of a same length being fixed on the same sidewall of the container.
  • the difference of length between the bars of the respective sidewalls is calculated to get the desired slope angle of the sub-array.
  • additional vertical bars can be placed in the middle of each sidewall for reinforcing the support structure. These bars are not fixed to the container in order to avoid any penetrations in the container that would result in the loss of the shipping certificate. Those additional vertical bars are fixed to the horizontal frame described below.
  • the horizontal frame 10 is made up of bars mounted horizontally between the vertical bars 9 of a same length and fixed using bolts and nuts.
  • the sliding frame 11 is made up of bars connecting the horizontal bars and extending beyond one sidewall of the container.
  • the sliding frame is fixed to the horizontal bars with bolts and nuts as well.
  • the bars of the sliding frame form U shaped channels to receive the wheels of the sub-arrays.
  • the open side of the U profile faces the lateral sides of the sub-arrays. Also additional bars can be placed in the middle to support the deployed sub-arrays.
  • All bars have a maximum length adapted to fit inside the container.
  • additional bars are welded during assembly.
  • additional horizontal and vertical frames can be fixed under the sliding frame to further support the sub-arrays when important surfaces are deployed as shown in figure 10.
  • the support structure has the general shape of a right-angled triangle without protruding parts at the back of the container.
  • the upper edge of the mounted solar array is essentially in the same plane as the plane formed by the vertical bars of higher length as shown in figure 10 or the right- angled triangle has a side essentially in the same plane as one of the sidewalls 12.
  • the sub- arrays are deployed.
  • the trolley 4 is pulled out of the container and moves forward towards the lowest part of the sliding frame 11 till the wheels 8 match the U profile.
  • the folded sub-arrays 1 placed on the trolley 4 in a 30° angle can be easily aligned in the plane of the sliding frame.
  • the sub-arrays are unfolded either using a motorized unit or a manual ratchet system as shown in figure 14 representing the mechanical winch 14 on the lateral sides of the sliding frame.
  • the ratchet system is installed and the end of the cable 15 connected to the first folded frame. Two people are required to unfold the first sub- array onto the U profile and the bolts are fixed.
  • the sub-arrays are unfolded till they are lying completely flat in the sliding frame as shown in figure 10.
  • the fixing bolts are then attached in order to guarantee safe installation of the sub- arrays on the support structure.
  • the side of the container opens to reveal the sub-arrays stacked on a scissor lift.
  • the sub-arrays are lifted into position at the back of the container using the scissor lift (see figure 7) and the sub- arrays are slid one at a time till the complete array is assembled and facing the sun.
  • the above process can also be carried out manually with personnel loading the sub-arrays into the support structure.
  • the mobile power system according to the invention is preferably a fully integrated system including the power generating system and the systems using the collected energy.
  • the system can comprise a number of subsections mounted inside the container, each having similar or different applications as further described below.
  • the container can comprise:
  • AC power source consisting of socket outlets with one or more configurations and interfaces
  • Communication devices such as mobile phone communication (e.g 2G; 3G),
  • Multimedia station e.g. audio, video, computing, printing incl. 3D printing
  • the interior of the container can be transformed after deployment of the solar sub-arrays into a living and working space including climate control.
  • the interior can be transformed into an office space, a retail space, an educational space, a storage space, a control room, a command center, a sanitary/public convenience space, a tourism/information center, security/watchman/border control outposts, etc.
  • the exterior of the container can be also used for many applications as billboards, shading space, lighting towers, etc.
  • the support frame is fixed to the container only via the four vertical bars latched into the corner fittings. It means that there are no penetrations in the container that would affect the shipping certificate.
  • the structure also serves to shade the container beneath it providing it with a cool environment without requiring air conditioning units that consume the energy produced.
  • the folded sub-arrays are angled on the trolley to match with the tilt of the sliding frame. Therefore, no vertical handling of the sub-arrays that weight about 1000 kg is required. Also, the stacked sub-arrays are supported on a scissor lift to reduce the human intervention.
  • the sub-array deployment is semi-automatic when using a battery operated winch for deploying the sub-arrays.
  • the open U channels on the sides allow for the wheels of the sub- arrays to automatically align and unfold without stress.
  • Solar Power Supplies are typically custom made and require sizing for different loads and regions.
  • the system according to the invention is a standard design with a known energy output and maximum demand capabilities for different regions. It is therefore more of a "drop and go" system like a normal diesel generator, however requiring no fuel other than the solar energy and other renewable energies.
  • the system is stand-alone, requiring no additional fuel other than the sun. Therefore, due to its flexible nature, it can be regarded as a temporary structure that is transported to where it is required and set up within a few hours.
  • the container is multi-purpose allowing to generate energy and to provide additional equipment of particular interest for the desired location.

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La présente invention concerne un système d'alimentation mobile comprenant : - un conteneur normalisé ISO (6) pour l'expédition de sous-réseaux solaires (1) vers une destination souhaitée, les deux parois verticales de plus grandes dimensions formant les parois latérales (12) du récipient (6), - une pluralité de sous-réseaux solaires (1) montés sur le récipient (6), lesdits sous-réseaux solaires (1) étant dimensionnés de manière à tenir à l'intérieur du récipient (6) et comprenant chacun plusieurs modules (2) physiquement et électriquement préassemblés dans un mode prêt à l'emploi avant expédition, - un châssis (7) destiné à supporter les sous-réseaux solaires (1) sur le récipient (6) et configuré pour tenir à l'intérieur du récipient (6) lorsque les sous-réseaux (1) ne sont pas montés, ledit châssis (7) comprenant des barres verticales (9) montées de manière amovible le long des parois latérales (12) du récipient (6).
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