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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 30, 2014
Filed:
Aug. 06, 2012
His-hung Yang, Taipei, TW;
Wei-yang MA, New Taipei, TW;
Tsun-neng Yang, Taipei, TW;
Institute of Nuclear Energy Research, Atomic Energy Council, Lungtan, Taoyuan, TW;
Abstract
A photovoltaic system able to float on water and track sun includes a floating mechanism; an adjusting mechanism, combining with the floating mechanism; and a solar power mechanism, combining with the adjusting mechanism and located above the floating mechanism. This photovoltaic system can be located on the water surface, and has its floating mechanism to be under water by using the adjusting mechanism and the surrounding water source. The adjusting mechanism can be further used to adjust the solar power mechanism to a specific tilt angle according to the water level of the surrounding water and the sun-tracking angles that varies as the locations of the sun. Therefore, a novel photovoltaic system with simplified configuration, accurate sun tracking and enhanced power generation efficiency can be achieved.