Mobile Solar Power

Trautz, Kelly; Jenkins, Phillip P.; Walters, Robert J.; Scheiman, David; Hoheisel, R.; Tatavarti, Rao; Chan, Ray; Miyamoto, Haruki; Adams, Jessica G. J.; Elarde, V.C.; Grimsley, James

doi:10.1109/jphotov.2012.2215580

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“…For military applications, portability is a key consideration [17], and the use of solar resources fits this requirement. Previous research has been completed on the inclusion of solar resources in military forward operating bases [18].…”

Section: Source Modelingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Multidimensional Optimal Droop Control for DC Microgrids in Military Applications

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Reliability is a key consideration when microgrid technology is implemented in military applications. Droop control provides a simple option without requiring communication between microgrid components, increasing the control system reliability. However, traditional droop control does not allow the microgrid to utilize much of the power available from a solar resource. This paper applies an optimal multidimensional droop control strategy for a solar resource connected in a microgrid at a military patrol base. Simulation and hardware-in-the-loop experiments of a sample microgrid show that much more power from the solar resource can be utilized, while maintaining the system’s bus voltage around a nominal value, and still avoiding the need for communication between the various components.

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Section: Source Modelingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Multidimensional Optimal Droop Control for DC Microgrids in Military Applications

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“…For example, the use of flexible materials can reduce solar module weight by eliminating the need for bulky protective packaging and allow the modules to be rolled or folded for transportation. As a result, flexible solar cells are ideal for applications such as portable lighting systems in off-grid rural regions [4] and portable power for the military [15]. Flexible solar modules are advantageous for larger-scale installations and building-integrated photovoltaics because they can be installed very quickly (by simply unrolling) and can be laminated onto surfaces such as roofs and walls [5,6,16].…”

Section: Photovoltaic Modulesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Flexible photovoltaic power systems: integration opportunities, challenges and advances

Ostfeld

Arias

2017

Flex. Print. Electron.

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Photovoltaic power systems, consisting of solar modules, energy storage, and power management electronics, are of great importance for applications ranging from off-grid and portable power to ambient light harvesting for sensor nodes. Co-design and integration of the components using printing and coating methods on flexible substrates enable the production of effective and customizable systems for these diverse applications. In this article, we review photovoltaic module and energy storage technologies suitable for integration into flexible power systems. We discuss the design of electrical characteristics for these systems that enable them to power desired loads efficiently, as well as strategies for physically combining the components. Functions and design considerations of power management electronics are presented along with recent progress toward printed and flexible power electronics. We analyze both hybrid and fully flexible photovoltaic systems and the critical role of the application in the choices of materials and architectures for the system components.

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“…Integrated solar energy conversion and storage devices are reported in the literature for integration of solar cells with capacitors , and with lithium ion storage batteries . Concepts of monolithic PV‐battery cells have been published in the past and most often requiring intermediate control electronics. Reported PV‐battery integration for silicon‐based PV devices involves crystalline silicon and thin‐film amorphous silicon solar modules .…”

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Photoelectrochemical application of thin‐film silicon triple‐junction solar cell in batteries

Agbo

Merdzhanova

et al. 2016

Physica Status Solidi (a)

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Solar cell in combination with a secondary battery is a straightforward power supply solution for portable electronics. When used indoors or outdoors under sufficient illumination conditions the combination is attractive to realize selfsustained devices or extend off-grid operation time. However, only little fraction of widely spread portable devices worldwide are equipped with PV energy harvesters. Besides low-average power, combination of discrete PV module and battery is bulky for extreme demands in modern portable electronics. Integration of thin-film solar cell with a thin-film storage cell in a monolithic, customizable module is a viable option. The low level cell-to-cell integration is possible with thin-film silicon multi-junction solar cells providing sufficient voltage to charge Li-ion storage cell. In this work, we focus on the development of triple-junction thin-film silicon solar cells for monolithic integration with lithium ion storage cells. We show that with appropriate voltage matching a triple junction thin-film silicon solar cell provides efficient charging for labscale Li-ion storage cell under a range of illumination intensities. Maximum solar energy-to-battery charging efficiency of 8.8% was obtained.

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Mobile Solar Power

Cited by 25 publications

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Multidimensional Optimal Droop Control for DC Microgrids in Military Applications

Multidimensional Optimal Droop Control for DC Microgrids in Military Applications

Flexible photovoltaic power systems: integration opportunities, challenges and advances

Photoelectrochemical application of thin‐film silicon triple‐junction solar cell in batteries

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