Abstract

A buoyant module and system comprising: a plurality of buoyant modules, each comprising, a base configured for being buoyantly supported within a body of water; and a fluid-holding container; a framework comprising frame members configured for rigidly interconnecting said modules; a plurality of pipes fluidically connecting said fluid-holding containers; and a control unit in fluid communication with each of said containers, wherein the control unit is configured for selectively adjusting a fluid level within said fluid-holding containers.

IPC Classes  ?

• B63B 22/20 - Ballast means
• B63B 1/10 - Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving lift mainly from water displacement with multiple hulls
• B63B 35/44 - Floating buildings, stores, drilling platforms, or workshops, e.g. carrying water-oil separating devices
• B63B 39/03 - Equipment to decrease pitch, roll, or like unwanted vessel movementsApparatus for indicating vessel attitude to decrease vessel movements by displacement of masses by transferring liquids
• H02S 10/40 - Mobile PV generator systems
• H02S 20/32 - Supporting structures being movable or adjustable, e.g. for angle adjustment specially adapted for solar tracking

Abstract

A movement coordination system for floatable solar panels is disclosed. The movement coordination system may include at least one movement coordination unit connectable to at least two solar panel units: and at least two connectors, each configured to be connected to one of the at least two solar panel units. Each movement coordination unit may include: at least one coordinating element connectable by the at least two connectors to at least one solar panel unit. The movement coordination unit may be configured to transfer an angular movement between a first frame of a first solar panel unit and a second frame of a second solar panel unit. The at least one coordinating element may be shaped to maintain a clear path between the first and second solar panel units.

IPC Classes  ?

• F24S 30/42 - Arrangements for moving or orienting solar heat collector modules for rotary movement with only one rotation axis
• B63B 22/18 - Buoys having means to control attitude or position, e.g. reaction surfaces or tether
• H02S 10/00 - PV power plantsCombinations of PV energy systems with other systems for the generation of electric power
• H02S 20/00 - Supporting structures for PV modules
• H02S 30/00 - Structural details of PV modules other than those related to light conversion
• B63B 35/44 - Floating buildings, stores, drilling platforms, or workshops, e.g. carrying water-oil separating devices
• F24S 20/70 - Waterborne solar heat collector modules

Abstract

A buoyant module comprising a base configured for being buoyantly supported within a body of water, wherein said base defines a space which is in fluid communication with said body of water; a fluid-holding container sized and fitted for being received within said space and for moving in a vertical dimension relative to said base; and wherein a vertical position of said container relative to said base is determined, at least in part, by a fluid level in said container.

IPC Classes  ?

• B63B 22/20 - Ballast means
• B63B 1/10 - Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving lift mainly from water displacement with multiple hulls
• B63B 35/44 - Floating buildings, stores, drilling platforms, or workshops, e.g. carrying water-oil separating devices
• B63B 39/03 - Equipment to decrease pitch, roll, or like unwanted vessel movementsApparatus for indicating vessel attitude to decrease vessel movements by displacement of masses by transferring liquids
• H02S 10/40 - Mobile PV generator systems
• H02S 20/32 - Supporting structures being movable or adjustable, e.g. for angle adjustment specially adapted for solar tracking

Abstract

A buoyant module comprising a base configured for being buoyantly supported within a body of water, wherein said base defines a space which is in fluid communication with said body of water; a fluid-holding container sized and fitted for being received within said space and for moving in a vertical dimension relative to said base; and wherein a vertical position of said container relative to said base is determined, at least in part, by a fluid level in said container.

IPC Classes  ?

• B63B 35/00 - Vessels or similar floating structures specially adapted for specific purposes and not otherwise provided for
• H02S 20/00 - Supporting structures for PV modules
• B63B 39/03 - Equipment to decrease pitch, roll, or like unwanted vessel movementsApparatus for indicating vessel attitude to decrease vessel movements by displacement of masses by transferring liquids