Why Bivention Solar?

1. Low Failure Rate

Make it the best.

PV cells don’t fail very often but they do fail. When they fail they fail open, (electrical term). Measuring a failed PV cell from positive to negative or negative to positive will read infinite resistance and no power out.

For typical panels this is not good, it causes the associated string to fail. the panels I build are not typical.

Cells fail but in my panel a cell stops outputting power but its associated string continues to output power. No big trick, but my panels are designed to output power and not chase numbers.

The major mechanical components are planned to be built out of stainless steel. That’s a material which lasts. The electronic and drive components were selected for their effectiveness and longevity.

You will still have to change some components but it will be a while.

ENJOY!

2. Power Per Area

An old question. What costs more land or solar panels?

Without regard to local costs of land, land costs more than solar panels. If solar panels are going to be setup then it makes sense to get the most power per area under the panels.

The current prototype is the seventh in the design cycle; can it be built better? This current design is really good. I don’t know how good because the maximum readings won’t happen until June and now it is December.

Comparing a previous design to this one there has been a five fold increase in power…

Yea!

How is it built or what is the design? I’ll tell you for $25,000,000.00. You could buy a system then you can look and see. I’ll give NASA and Elon Musk a break.

The panels works when others don’t and I don’t know how high it will go.

Intrested? Let me know.

3. Power Track

The panels are really good at putting out power. Power output it related to the panels orientation to the brightest point in the sky. GPS won’t tell you where that point is at. Highly sophisticated algorithyms won’t tell you that location. Power track will.

After looking at this problem for a while the solution be came evident. Power track is a combination of instrumentation, hardware, and software. It could continuosly resolve best position but it changes every ten minutes once the sun is up. Obervation indicates that it works.

Powerful panels, good position for power output. That sounds rather good. There is more, keep reading.

4. Long Life

Typical solar panels last about 30 years. These panels are built differently. The thinking is 60 to 100 years before replacing the cells. Yes the cell assemblies can be replaced then you have another 60 to 100 years.

The mechanical components will be built out of stainless steel. Some may think they would be heavy but how will it be assembled, you or the people you hire or do you have friends to help? The ‘how’ of it has been thought about considerably or allot, stainless steel is the best way to go for the design.

The electrical and electronic components will last years but they are replacable. The components were selected because they could 1. do the job and 2. last for years. (When they build better components they’ll be tested and used). I want you to enjoythe system and smile when your electric bill is a minor or zero consideration. I want that for a very long time.

Enjoy.

5. Repairable

The solar panel system, its’ mount and its’ tracking system have all been designed and built to be repairable.

Power out is a function of light (photon) input and alignment to source. If the dual axis system isn’t tracking during the day then a component of that system has failed and needs to be replaced.

I will have to write a manual of basic operation which will include a presentation of how it works. Then the tracking system can be troubleshot if you have the skills. The defective component will have to be replaced if you have the skill. Can you repalce a tire? it is a skill.

The support system components for the array are all replaceable, if you have the skill. The solar cell groups can be replaced but that shouldn’t happen for 60 to 100 years. The covers for the panels can be replaced too.

Repairs aren’t fun but it’s nice to know it is possible.

Have fun

6. Reliable

I’ve looked at how to make the system reliable. I continue to look for things which will cause the system to be reliable. A comparison: I’d rather build solid cars than economy cars.

The cell groups are setup so if a cell fails the group it is with doesn’t fail. The panel is made of stainless steel which should last for a very ling time. The covers are the best I can do until something better comes along. The panels are air tight. The array support components are stainless steel; they should endure for years. The support stantion is stainless steel which should endure. (Stailess steel doesn’t rust or rot from corrosion).

The tracking system components should last for years, so say the manufacturers, but they are easy enough to replace. The sofware is simple and effective, it finds and positions to power throughout the day.

I want you to have the best ‘bang for your buck’, in others words smile and enjoy.