Systems and methods for solar forecasting
US11063554B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY04S10/50
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure provides a method for controlling a solar power plant comprising a plurality of solar modules. The method may comprise (a) obtaining irradiance data at a first time and a second time from a plurality of sensors disposed among or adjacent to the plurality of solar modules; (b) processing the irradiance data at the first time and the second time to generate an output that indicates whether one or more solar modules of the plurality of solar modules will be covered by a shadow or shade at a third time; (c) generating, based at least in part on the output, a power output prediction for the plurality of solar modules at the third time; and (d) adjusting a power output of the solar power plant based at least in part on the power output prediction.
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