Patents Assigned to STRATEGIC SOLAR ENERGY, LLC
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Patent number: 11515830Abstract: In accordance with various exemplary embodiments, solar energy shade structures and methods of design and revenue generation are disclosed. These systems comprise structures capable of supporting solar panel at heights greater than 18 feet above their mounting surface. These systems may be installed in confined spaces. These systems also comprise structures that are customizable, allowing an installation to be configured with a desired lighting and environmental effect. The methods discussed herein describe processes for achieving desired design effects based on natural elements. Moreover, the methods discussed herein describe processes for reducing the costs of generating solar energy and/or reducing the costs of providing a solar structure.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2020Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: Strategic Solar Energy, LLCInventors: Jack DeBartolo, III, Robert L. Boscamp, Thomas Headley
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Publication number: 20220239251Abstract: In accordance with an example embodiment, a solar energy system comprises: a solar energy structure comprising photovoltaic solar panels contiguously covering an area; a first inverter configured to receive power from a first string of photovoltaic solar panels, wherein the first inverter is configured to provide the power received at the first inverter to a first meter; and a second inverter configured to receive power from a second string of photovoltaic solar panels, wherein the second inverter is configured to provide the power received at the second inverter to a second meter.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2022Publication date: July 28, 2022Applicant: STRATEGIC SOLAR ENERGY, LLCInventor: Thomas Headley
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Publication number: 20220015306Abstract: Systems that provide shade for agricultural environments are disclosed, including a shade system. The shade system provides a predicted amount of shade and sunshine to an area covered by the shade system. The shade system includes a plurality of elevated rectilinear shade structures, wherein each shade structure of the plurality of elevated rectilinear shade structures has a long side and a short side, the shade structures grouped together, oriented and aligned such that each shade structure of the plurality of elevated rectilinear shade structures has long sides generally oriented north to south and each shade structure of the plurality of elevated rectilinear shade structures has short sides generally oriented east to west.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2021Publication date: January 20, 2022Applicant: STRATEGIC SOLAR ENERGY, LLCInventor: Thomas Headley
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Publication number: 20220021327Abstract: Systems and methods for solar energy systems are disclosed. A solar energy system comprising a plurality of elevated rectilinear solar energy structures covering an area is disclosed. Each of the solar energy structures of the plurality of elevated rectilinear solar energy structures has a long side and a short side. The plurality of elevated rectilinear solar energy structures are grouped together, oriented and aligned such that the long side of each of the solar energy structures is generally parallel and at least one of the plurality of elevated rectilinear solar energy structures has a plurality of solar panels attached in a fixed manner forming a solar energy collection canopy.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2021Publication date: January 20, 2022Applicant: STRATEGIC SOLAR ENERGY, LLCInventor: Thomas Headley
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Patent number: 11223319Abstract: In accordance with various exemplary embodiments, solar energy shade structures and support systems are disclosed that have electrical components concealed or screened within columns located under the structure. For example, a solar energy structure may comprise: a solar panel support structure, a plurality of solar panels supported by the solar panel support structure, a plurality of vertical supports connected to the solar panel support structure for supporting the solar panel support structure elevated above a surface, and a column, located under the solar panel support structure. The column comprises an electrical component mounted to the column in a screened manner, wherein the electrical component comprises at least one of a string inverter, a combiner, and a battery.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2020Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: Strategic Solar Energy, LLCInventors: Jack DeBartolo, III, Robert L. Boscamp, Thomas Headley, Michael Nothum
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Publication number: 20200336099Abstract: In accordance with various exemplary embodiments, solar energy shade structures and support systems are disclosed that have electrical components concealed or screened within columns located under the structure. For example, a solar energy structure may comprise: a solar panel support structure, a plurality of solar panels supported by the solar panel support structure, a plurality of vertical supports connected to the solar panel support structure for supporting the solar panel support structure elevated above a surface, and a column, located under the solar panel support structure. The column comprises an electrical component mounted to the column in a screened manner, wherein the electrical component comprises at least one of a string inverter, a combiner, and a battery.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2020Publication date: October 22, 2020Applicant: STRATEGIC SOLAR ENERGY, LLCInventors: Jack DeBartolo III, Robert L. Boscamp, Thomas Headley, Michael Nothum
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Patent number: 10812011Abstract: An example solar structure is disclosed for providing shade to a roof of a building having a building support structure. The solar structure may comprise: a plurality of vertical supports; a plurality of connecting beams; and a plurality of solar panels, wherein the plurality of vertical supports couple the load of the solar structure directly to the building support structure. Example methods are disclosed for keeping rooftop equipment cooler and operating more efficiently and longer, for specifying smaller AC units, for extending the life of a roof, for reducing the heat entering a building from sunshine, for reducing the heat re-radiated from solar panels onto a roof, and for specifying smaller structural roof support beams. An example solar structure comprises a movable portion configured to move from a first position to a second position to allow rooftop equipment to be lifted off the roof through the solar structure.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2019Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignees: Strategic Solar Energy, LLC, DBM Global, Inc.Inventors: Clayton Jay Allen, Thomas Headley, Mark Little
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Patent number: 10700633Abstract: In accordance with various exemplary embodiments, solar energy shade structures and support systems are disclosed that have electrical components concealed or screened within columns located under the structure. For example, a solar energy structure may comprise: a solar panel support structure, a plurality of solar panels supported by the solar panel support structure, a plurality of vertical supports connected to the solar panel support structure for supporting the solar panel support structure elevated above a surface, and a column, located under the solar panel support structure. The column comprises an electrical component mounted to the column in a screened manner, wherein the electrical component comprises at least one of a string inverter, a combiner, and a battery.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2017Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: Strategic Solar Energy, LLCInventors: Jack DeBartolo, III, Robert Boscamp, Thomas Headley, Michael Nothum, Jr.
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Patent number: 10686398Abstract: Solar energy shade structures and methods of designing and installing the same are disclosed. These structures are capable of supporting a contiguous planar solar panel support structure at heights greater than 18 feet above their mounting surface. The planar solar panel support structure may contiguously cover at least two areas of different area types, including parking spaces and driving aisles, and may be at least 64 feet long by 64 feet wide. The planar solar panel support structure may have a high panel density defined in that an arrangement of the plurality of solar panels that is uninterrupted by service or access lanes. The majority of the plurality of solar panels may be fixed at an angle that would be non-optimal for energy generation in each individual panel of the majority of the plurality of solar panels, but results in optimal power density for the entire solar energy shade structure.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2019Date of Patent: June 16, 2020Assignee: STRATEGIC SOLAR ENERGY, LLCInventors: Jack DeBartolo, III, Robert L. Boscamp, Thomas Headley
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Patent number: 10277160Abstract: Solar energy shade structures and methods of designing and installing the same are disclosed. These structures are capable of supporting a contiguous planar solar panel support structure at heights greater than 18 feet above their mounting surface. The planar solar panel support structure may contiguously cover at least two areas of different area types, including parking spaces and driving aisles, and may be at least 64 feet long by 64 feet wide. The planar solar panel support structure may have a high panel density defined in that an arrangement of the plurality of solar panels that is uninterrupted by service or access lanes. The majority of the plurality of solar panels may be fixed at an angle that would be non-optimal for energy generation in each individual panel of the majority of the plurality of solar panels, but results in optimal power density for the entire solar energy shade structure.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: STRATEGIC SOLAR ENERGY, LLCInventors: Jack DeBartolo, III, Robert L. Boscamp, Thomas Headley
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Patent number: 9335069Abstract: Solar energy shade structures and methods of designing and installing the same. These structures are capable of supporting a contiguous solar panel holding structure solar panel at heights greater than 18 feet above their mounting surface. The solar energy shade structure may comprise a retaining mechanism accessible and operable from underneath for attaching/detaching a solar panel, and may comprise openings through which the solar panel can be passed when installing or removing the solar panel from beneath the structure. The structure may comprise rows of first and second force lateral brace frames the rows respectively proximate first and second sides for respectively counteracting lateral forces, and a plurality of vertical column supports for providing dead load support. The solar energy shade structure may have an arrangement of the plurality of solar panels that is uninterrupted by service or access lanes.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2014Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: Strategic Solar Energy, LLCInventors: Jack DeBartolo, III, Robert L. Boscamp, Thomas Headley
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Patent number: 8825500Abstract: In accordance with various exemplary embodiments, solar energy shade structures and methods of design and revenue generation are disclosed. These systems comprise structures capable of supporting solar panel at heights greater than 18 feet above their mounting surface. These systems may be installed in confined spaces. These systems also comprise structures that are customizable, allowing an installation to be configured with a desired lighting and environmental effect. The methods discussed herein describe processes for achieving desired design effects based on natural elements. Moreover, the methods discussed herein describe processes for reducing the costs of generating solar energy and/or reducing the costs of providing a solar structure.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2011Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Strategic Solar Energy, LLCInventors: Jack DeBartolo, III, Robert L. Boscamp, Thomas Headley
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Publication number: 20120016815Abstract: In accordance with various exemplary embodiments, solar energy shade structures and methods of design and revenue generation are disclosed. These systems comprise structures capable of supporting solar panel at heights greater than 18 feet above their mounting surface. These systems may be installed in confined spaces. These systems also comprise structures that are customizable, allowing an installation to be configured with a desired lighting and environmental effect. The methods discussed herein describe processes for achieving desired design effects based on natural elements. Moreover, the methods discussed herein describe processes for reducing the costs of generating solar energy and/or reducing the costs of providing a solar structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2011Publication date: January 19, 2012Applicant: STRATEGIC SOLAR ENERGY, LLCInventors: Jack DeBartolo, III, Robert L. Boscamp, Thomas Headley