EP2446481A2 - Système de bardeau solaire - Google Patents

Système de bardeau solaire

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EP2446481A2
EP2446481A2 EP10792730A EP10792730A EP2446481A2 EP 2446481 A2 EP2446481 A2 EP 2446481A2 EP 10792730 A EP10792730 A EP 10792730A EP 10792730 A EP10792730 A EP 10792730A EP 2446481 A2 EP2446481 A2 EP 2446481A2
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shingle
solar
electrode
electrically connected
shingles
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Jeffrey G. Degenfelder
David W. Carstens
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Banyan LLC
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04D—ROOF COVERINGS; SKY-LIGHTS; GUTTERS; ROOF-WORKING TOOLS
    • E04D1/00—Roof covering by making use of tiles, slates, shingles, or other small roofing elements
    • E04D1/30—Special roof-covering elements, e.g. ridge tiles, gutter tiles, gable tiles, ventilation tiles
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04D—ROOF COVERINGS; SKY-LIGHTS; GUTTERS; ROOF-WORKING TOOLS
    • E04D1/00—Roof covering by making use of tiles, slates, shingles, or other small roofing elements
    • E04D1/12—Roofing elements shaped as plain tiles or shingles, i.e. with flat outer surface
    • E04D1/20—Roofing elements shaped as plain tiles or shingles, i.e. with flat outer surface of plastics; of asphalt; of fibrous materials
    • 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
    • H02S20/00—Supporting structures for PV modules
    • H02S20/20—Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object
    • H02S20/22—Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for buildings
    • H02S20/23—Supporting structures directly fixed to an immovable object specially adapted for buildings specially adapted for roof structures
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H10—SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES; ELECTRIC SOLID-STATE DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H10F—INORGANIC SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES SENSITIVE TO INFRARED RADIATION, LIGHT, ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION OF SHORTER WAVELENGTH OR CORPUSCULAR RADIATION
    • H10F77/00—Constructional details of devices covered by this subclass
    • H10F77/93—Interconnections
    • H10F77/933—Interconnections for devices having potential barriers
    • H10F77/935—Interconnections for devices having potential barriers for photovoltaic devices or modules
    • 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
    • Y02B—CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO BUILDINGS, e.g. HOUSING, HOUSE APPLIANCES OR RELATED END-USER APPLICATIONS
    • Y02B10/00—Integration of renewable energy sources in buildings
    • Y02B10/10—Photovoltaic [PV]
    • 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
    • Y02E10/00—Energy generation through renewable energy sources
    • Y02E10/50—Photovoltaic [PV] energy

Definitions

  • the present invention relates generally to photovoltaic roofing systems and more particularly to a roofing material which is capable of generating electrical power. Most specifically, the invention relates to a roofing shingle structure and wiring system which is compatible with conventional shingles and which is capable of generating electrical power.
  • Solar energy is the clean and affordable solution to growing energy needs.
  • Solar energy is a renewable energy source that has gained significant worldwide popularity due to the recognized limitations of fossil fuels and safety concerns of nuclear fuels.
  • photovoltaic cells are often made from semiconductor-type materials such as doped silicon in either single crystalline, polycrystalline, or amorphous form.
  • the power generated by a photovoltaic device is proportional to the illumination incident thereupon and if relatively large amounts of power are to be generated, fairly large collection areas are required.
  • the roof and upper story areas of building structures are well illuminated and are generally not put to productive use.
  • photo-thermal and photo-voltaic collectors are shown for example in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,092,939; 5,232,518, and 4,189,881. These particular photovoltaic roofing structures are of the batten and seam type.
  • PV photovoltaic
  • Photovoltaic (PV) material is well-known by now and readily commercially available in a variety of forms. Recent advances in photovoltaic technology have made possible the large scale manufacture of low cost, light weight, thin film photovoltaic devices. It is now possible to manufacture large scale, thin film silicon and/or germanium alloy materials which manifest electrical and optical properties equivalent, and in many instances superior to, their single crystal counterparts. These alloys can be economically deposited at high speed over relatively large areas and in a variety of device configurations, and as such they readily lend themselves to the manufacture of low cost, large area photovoltaic devices. U.S. Pat. Nos.
  • 4,226,898 and 4,217,364 both disclose particular thin film alloys having utility in the manufacture of photovoltaic devices of the type which may be employed in the present invention.
  • the present invention is not limited to any particular class of photovoltaic materials and may be practiced with a variety of semiconductor materials including crystalline, polycrystalline, microcrystalline, and non-crystalline materials.
  • modules are constructed largely of glass enclosures designed to protect the fragile silicon solar cells. These modules are complex systems comprising separate mechanical and electrical interconnections that are then mounted into existing rooftops, requiring significant installation time and skill. Additionally, because existing modules do not provide weather protection to roof tops, homeowners are subjected to material and labor costs for both the modules and the protective roofing material to which they are mounted. Modules are also invasive in the aesthetics of homes and commercial buildings, resulting in limited use. For example, in
  • a conventional solar panel electrical generation system 100 typically includes one or more rigid solar panels 106, 108 mounted on the roof 104 of a residential structure 102.
  • the solar panels 106, 108 also tend to detract from the aesthetics of the residential structure 102.
  • shingled roofs are favored, typically for residential construction, and in those instances where fairly complex roof geometries are encountered.
  • asphalt shingles make up roughly 2/3rds of the U.S. residential roofing market.
  • roofing material is supplied in rolls, or in precut pieces which are subsequently laid in an overlapping configuration.
  • roofs are shingled with relatively thick tiles, which may be planar or of a curved cross-section. It will be appreciated that there is a need for integrating photovoltaic power generation with shingled roof constructions.
  • Photovoltaic roofing elements are generally difficult to install, as they must not only be physically connected to the roof in a manner that provides weather protection but also be electrically interconnected into a wiring system to be connected to the elements of a larger photovoltaic generation system (e.g., inverters, batteries and meters). Such installation often requires an electrical specialist to perform the electrical interconnections, which can be difficult to time appropriately with the physical installation of the photovoltaic roofing elements. Moreover, relatively large voltage differences (e.g., 100-600 V) are created in many photovoltaic roofing systems. As such, it is desirable to protect the electrical interconnections from the weather so as to avoid arcing and short circuits.
  • a larger photovoltaic generation system e.g., inverters, batteries and meters.
  • U.S. Pat. No. 4,040,867 describes a photovoltaic shingle construction comprised of a plurality of individual shingle members, each of which has a number of electrically interconnected single crystal photovoltaic devices thereupon.
  • the individual shingle In order to obtain high power from this type of device, either the individual shingle must be made larger, or several shingles need to be electrically interconnected.
  • the first approach presents problems of wind-loading; and the second approach results in a construction requiring a large number of weatherproof electrical interconnections; also, leakage can result because of moisture creep between adjacent shingles by capillary action.
  • Another configuration of photovoltaic shingle is described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,321,416.
  • U.S. Pat. No. 3,769,091 depicts yet another photovoltaic roofing system comprised of a number of individual silicon devices mounted in an overlapping relationship.
  • U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,575,861 and 5,437,735 disclose a photovoltaic roofing system which includes a long strip of roofing material having an overlap portion, and a plurality of tab portions depending therefrom and separated by embossed inactive regions. Each of the tab portions includes a photovoltaic generating device affixed thereto. An encapsulating layer covers the top surface of each strip and wraps around the exposed and side edges. The photovoltaic devices are electrically interconnected, and each photovoltaic shingle member includes a hair of electrical terminals for delivering power from said photovoltaic devices.
  • the shingle members are affixed to a roof so that the tab portions of one row of shingles cover the overlap portion of an adjoining row.
  • each electrical interconnection is made through the roof to the inside of the building, or to a point atop the roof.
  • the prior art has not been able to provide an acceptable shingle type photovoltaic roofing system. While prior art manufacturers have fabricated more aesthetically pleasing and less obstructive solutions, the systems are not price competitive largely due to installation difficulties and poor total area efficiency. Lower module efficiency levels are correlated to higher photovoltaic system costs because a greater module area is required for a given energy demand.
  • Prior art devices are generally thick, inflexible, or of a geometry which makes them incompatible with standard construction techniques.
  • prior art photovoltaic shingle structures require specialized installation techniques and trained personnel, which increases their cost and limits their utility. Furthermore, such structures cannot be easily integrated into a conventionally constructed roof. In addition, prior art photovoltaic roofing structures present aesthetic problems since the devices are often of a distinctive color, or of a geometry such that they are very obvious when installed.
  • photovoltaic roofing material which is as much like conventional roofing material as possible.
  • the photovoltaic portion of the roofing material should be self-contained to a large degree and be easily installed by conventional techniques. It should also be relatively lightweight, resistant to wind loading, and stable under harsh atmospheric conditions.
  • the present invention provides a roofing material which incorporates photovoltaic technology into conventionally configured shingle stock.
  • the roofing material of the present invention is simple to install and efficiently converts light to electricity, and may be used in combination with standard, non-photovoltaic shingle stock to cover any desired portion of a roof.
  • the particular configuration of the present invention makes efficient use of roof space for generating electricity and is unobtrusive in use.
  • the present invention overcomes many of the disadvantages of prior art photovoltaic roofing systems by disclosing a roofing shingle, having integrated thin film solar cells, that is easy to install and scalable to each particular application. While solar energy is the answer, its implementation hinges on whether it may be easily "adopted" by a consumer. As previously noted, the average consumer oftentimes considers conventional solar panels to be cumbersome, difficult to install, and an unattractive addition to their home. Thus, a solar solution is needed that allows for easier adoption by a consumer.
  • the system of the present invention comprises a standard asphalt roofing shingle manufactured with a plurality of integrated thin-film solar cells.
  • the shingle is dimensioned to that of a standard asphalt shingle.
  • roofing nails which are used to install the shingle to the roof, physically attach the shingle to the roof, may also establish an electrical connection between the shingles forming a unified electrical circuit.
  • the solar shingle of the present invention incorporates a flexible photovoltaic cell that is visible when properly installed on a roof.
  • Two leads are connected to the photovoltaic cell, but are buried within the layers of the shingle.
  • roofing nails are used to connect the shingles to the roof deck.
  • the nails act as electrical conductors that pass between the shingles and through the electrode leads.
  • the electrodes leads are conductive layers within the shingle.
  • the positive (+) electrode lead on a first shingle is connected to the negative (-) electrode leads on two underlying shingles.
  • the shingle needs to be able to withstand harsh conditions.
  • the exposed PV cells are covered with a translucent material to absorb minor impacts and insulate from rain.
  • the system of the present invention also includes a battery system, which is typically placed in the house/garage for storage of electricity.
  • the batteries are preferably lead phosphate.
  • the system also includes an anode and cathode plane are established through an upper and lower electrode band.
  • the use of flexible or thin-film PVs is less efficient than crystalline monolithic PVs, but the shingle of the present invention is easier to install on a wider variety of roof line architectures. Further, the solar shingle design allows installation by a standard roofing crew.
  • the solar shingle system of the present invention will produce the greatest energy on the days and times that have the greatest drain on the energy grid. In the event of an electrical
  • the solar shingles should allow for the powering of essential home needs such as refrigeration and emergency lighting.
  • FIG. 1 is an isometric perspective view of a typical prior art electrical generation system featuring a rigid, photovoltaic solar panel array;
  • FIG. 2a is a top or exterior exposed view of an embodiment of the solar shingle of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2b is a bottom or underside view of the embodiment of the solar shingle of the present invention shown in Fig. 2a;
  • FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the embodiment of the solar shingle of the present invention shown in Fig. 2a;
  • FIG. 4 is top view of a plurality of solar shingles of the present invention, physically and electrically connected into a photovoltaic array;
  • FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the plurality of solar shingles of the present invention shown in Fig. 4;
  • FIGS. 6a-6d are isometric perspective views depicting the various stages of construction of a photovoltaic system using the solar shingle of the present invention.
  • the same numerals designate the same or similar parts.
  • top,” “bottom,” “first,” “second,” “upper,” “lower,” “height,” “width,” “length,” “end,” “side,” “horizontal,” “vertical,” and similar terms are used herein, it should be understood that these terms have reference only to the structure shown in the drawing and are utilized only to facilitate describing the invention.
  • Asphalt shingles are typically constructed of four basic materials: a fiberglass or cellulose backing; asphalt cement; sand-sized rock called aggregate; and mineral filler or stabilizer that includes limestone, dolomite and silica.
  • each solar shingle As shown in Fig. 2a, the exterior or outer facing side 202 of each solar shingle
  • the 200 further includes a plurality of thin film solar cells 206 formed or attached thereon and electrically connected to an upper electrical connector or electrode lead 204 formed or attached to the upper portion of the exterior or outer facing side 202 of solar shingle 200.
  • Separate electrical conduits 205 such as conductive wires, are used to electrically connect the upper electrode 204 to the plurality of thin film solar cells 206.
  • each solar shingle 200 further includes a lower electrical connector or electrode lead 208 formed or attached to the middle portion of the underside or bottom facing side 203 of the solar shingle 200.
  • Separate electrical conduits 207 such as conductive wires, are used to electrically connect the lower electrode 208 to the plurality of thin film solar cells 206.
  • each solar shingle 200 may also include an adhesive strip 209 for adhesively adhering the underside or bottom facing side 203 of each solar shingle 200 to the exterior or outer facing side 202 of an adjacent or adjoining solar shingle.
  • the upper electrode 204 can be either the cathode or the anode, so long as the lower electrode 208 is the other. And so long as this arrangement is consistent through all of the shingles in a particular system.
  • Fig. 3 it will be noted that the upper 204 and lower 208 electrodes on each shingle 200 are isolated and insulated from one another. Moreover, the electrical conduits 205, 207 are also isolated and insulated from each other.
  • the asphalt material of the shingle may be used as a non-conductive material.
  • the upper 204 and lower 208 electrodes are configured on each shingle 200 so that they will align with the electrode on another solar shingle when properly positioned above or below another shingle.
  • the upper electrode 204a of a first shingle 200a is configured to align with the lower electrode 208b on a second shingle 200b when the second shingle 200b is properly aligned in an overlapping configuration on the first shingle 200a.
  • the solar shingle 200 of the present invention is designed to be installed in much the same manner as standard asphalt shingles are installed.
  • a series of nails 212 are used to affix one shingle to two of the shingles positioned beneath it. In one embodiment, the nails 212 are simply used to ensure that the respective upper and lower electrodes are mechanically bonded to one another and to the underlying roof 304.
  • the nails 212 may be partially-conductive in order to allow the transfer of electricity from the upper electrode of one shingle to the respective lower electrode of an adjoining shingle.
  • the use of partially-conductive nails allows the outer surface of the electrodes to be coated or sealed in a non-conductive material.
  • the nails are said to be partially-conductive because they include only a portion which conducts electricity from the lower electrode of one shingle to the upper electrode of another shingle or vice versa, but does not allow an electrical path to ground into the underlying roof surface 304.
  • a typical system 300 is attached to a structure 302 having a roof 304.
  • the system 300 includes a lower electrode band 310 affixed to the bottom edge of the roof surface 304.
  • the lower electrode band 310 is connected to the terminal of a collection mechanism 312, such as a battery, by means of an electrical connection 311 , such as insulated wire.
  • the collection mechanism 312 will also be connected to an upper electrode band 330 by means of a second electrical connection 314, such as insulated wire.
  • the collection mechanism 312 of the system 300 may, in the alternative, comprise a conventional electrical inverter system (not shown) or a mechanism for transferring the generated electricity back to the electrical grid (also not shown).
  • a first row of solar shingles 320 is attached to the underlying roof 304 by means of nails 212 hammered through each of the shingles (i.e., 320a, 320b,
  • each of the shingles in the first row 320 is positioned so that its lower electrode 208 is configured over the lower electrode band 310.
  • the lower electrode 208 of each respective shingle is electrically connected to the lower electrode band 320.
  • each shingle's lower electrode is positioned over and electrically connected with the upper electrode of two underlying shingles.
  • the adhesive strip 209 on the underside or bottom facing side of each solar shingle further aids in bonding and sealing the adjoining electrodes from wind and rain.
  • the lower electrode 204b of the overlapping shingle 200b is positioned over the upper electrode 204a, 204c of the underlying solar shingles 200a, 200c, such that when affixed to one another by means of nails 212, a electrical connection is formed between all three shingles.
  • Practitioners in the art will quickly recognize that by following this pattern with successive overlapping rows 320, 322, 324, 328 as shown in Fig. 6c, all of the shingles may be electrically connected to each other so as to create an electrical circuit that collects the electricity generated by the photovoltaic cells. It will also be observed that the number of solar shingles used is scalable with regard to the desired amount of generated electricity and the physical restraints of the roof area.
  • the final row of solar shingles is capped with an upper electrode band 330 so that the upper electrodes 204 of each respective solar shingle in the final row is electrically connected to the upper electrode band 330.
  • the upper electrode band 330 is electrically connected to the battery 312 by means of a second electrical connection 314 such as wire.
  • the upper electrode band 330 may further comprise a durable exterior layer that allows it to blend into the roof line and protect the roof from intrusion by rain water. It will now be evident to those skilled in the art that there has been described herein an improved solar shingle and solar shingle system.

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Abstract

La présente invention se rapporte à un bardeau bitumeux ayant des cellules solaires intégrées de type à film mince qui est facile à installer et peut être extensible pour chaque application particulière. Le système de la présente invention comprend un bardeau bitumeux standard fabriqué avec une cellule solaire intégrée de type à film mince qui est raccordée à deux électrodes configurées sur des côtés opposés du bardeau. Le bardeau est dimensionné aux dimensions d'un bardeau bitumeux standard. Des clous de toiture, qui sont utilisés pour installer le bardeau sur le toit, fixent physiquement le bardeau au toit, peuvent également établir une connexion électrique entre les électrodes des bardeaux respectifs, ce qui crée un circuit électrique unifié entre les bardeaux solaires fixés.
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