Systems and method for determining solar panel placement and energy output
US11947880B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/50
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Determining solar panel placement enables sales representatives and homeowners to modify a solar power system by adding or removing solar panels or arrays of solar panels, or changing module type. The user sees the corresponding solar energy production update instantly in a user interface. Determining solar panel placement includes receiving data corresponding to an installation location. A maximum solar panel design is determined based on the installation location. Energy production is determined for a solar panel on each section of a roof of an installation location, and the energy production and energy offset are dynamically displayed in real time when any solar panel or array is selected or deselected.
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