Abstract: The present invention provides a hybrid solar module, including a back plate, a plurality of photovoltaic cells, a plurality of concentrating photovoltaic cells and a light transmissive protective plate. The photovoltaic cells are arranged as an array pattern on the back plate. Each of the concentrating photovoltaic cells is disposed in a gap area, wherein each gap area lies between four adjacent photovoltaic cells, and each group of four photovoltaic cells includes first to fourth photovoltaic cells, with right, lower right and lower sides of the first photovoltaic cell adjacent to the second, third and fourth photovoltaic cells respectively. The transmissive protective plate is disposed on the photovoltaic cells and the concentrating photovoltaic cells.

Abstract: The present invention discloses in detail a semiconductor device and a patterning method for the plated electrode thereof. By using the laser ablation method according to the prior art, the semiconductor substrate below the ARC is damaged by direct destructive burning. According to the present invention, an additional protection layer is inserted between the ARC and the semiconductor substrate. Then a laser is used for heating and liquefying the protection layer below the ARC, and thus separating the ARC from the liquefied protection layer underneath and forming pattered openings. Afterwards, by a plating process, nickel and copper can plated.

Abstract: The present invention discloses in detail a semiconductor device and a patterning method for the plated electrode thereof. By using the laser ablation method according to the prior art, the semiconductor substrate below the ARC is damaged by direct destructive burning. According to the present invention, an additional protection layer is inserted between the ARC and the semiconductor substrate. Then a laser is used for heating and liquefying the protection layer below the ARC, and thus separating the ARC from the liquefied protection layer underneath and forming pattered openings. Afterwards, by a plating process, nickel and copper can plated.

Abstract: The present Invention relates to a multi-function floating solar power generating system, which uses buoys to form buoy sets. A convergence box is used as the center for forming a cross structure, on which solar cell modules installed at an inclination angle of 10 to 15 degrees are carried. According to the present invention, a water-pumping unit below the buoy set is used for pumping the fluid. Then a spray unit is used for spraying the fluid and driving the system to rotate counterclockwise or clockwise, hence achieving the effect of tracking the sun. Alternatively, the fluid can be filtered or used for cleaning the solar cell module.

Abstract: A method is provided to track the sun. An omnidirectional sensor is used for acquiring sun's position. The sensor can track sun's position in an omnidirectional way. A controller is also provided to control the tracking. When the sun shines strongly, the sensor is controlled to track the sun's position. When the sun does not shine strongly, the tracking is stopped. Thus, the cost for tracking the sun's position is reduced and accuracy of the tracking is enhanced.

Abstract: A sun-locating apparatus includes a substrate, a mounting unit, a photo-detecting unit, an optical element and a cover. The mounting unit is provided on the substrate and formed with an upper aperture and a lower aperture in communication with the upper aperture. The photo-detecting unit is located in the lower aperture. The photo-detecting unit includes at least four photodiodes. The optical element is provided on the mounting unit for covering the upper aperture. The cover is provided on the substrate for covering the mounting unit, the photo-detecting unit and the optical element.

Abstract: A leveling device for concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) modules rapidly adjusts a height level of CPV modules on a tracking system. The device makes the CPV modules receive most sunlight for outputting maximum power. The device rapidly adjusts the height level of CPV modules, reduces number of nuts required and, thus, shortens the adjusting time even after the CPV modules are installed.

Abstract: A method is provided to track the sun. An omnidirectional sensor is used for acquiring sun's position. The sensor can track sun's position in an omnidirectional way. A controller is also provided to control the tracking. When the sun shines strongly, the sensor is controlled to track the sun's position. When the sun does not shine strongly, the tracking is stopped. Thus, the cost for tracking the sun's position is reduced and accuracy of the tracking is enhanced.

Abstract: A sun-locating apparatus includes a substrate, a mounting unit, a photo-detecting unit, an optical element and a cover. The mounting unit is provided on the substrate and formed with an upper aperture and a lower aperture in communication with the upper aperture. The photo-detecting unit is located in the lower aperture. The photo-detecting unit includes at least four photodiodes. The optical element is provided on the mounting unit for covering the upper aperture. The cover is provided on the substrate for covering the mounting unit, the photo-detecting unit and the optical element.

Abstract: An adjustable device for supporting a sun-tracking unit includes a framework and first and second supporting elements. The framework includes lower and upper portions. The lower portion of the framework includes two transverse long tubes and a longitudinal long tube for interconnecting the transverse long tubes. The upper portion of the framework includes two vertical tubes each extending from a related one of the transverse long tubes, two transverse short tubes each extending from a related one of the vertical tubes, and a longitudinal short tube for interconnecting the transverse short tubes. The first supporting element is connected to the transverse short tubes. The second supporting element is adjustably connected to the first supporting element.

Abstract: A solar tracker includes a sunlight-detecting unit, a control unit, a first motor and a second motor. The sunlight-detecting unit detects the position of the sun. Based on the position of the sun, the control unit instructs the first motor to rotate a solar cell array and the second motor to tilt the solar cell array.

Abstract: A horizontal solar tracker is provided for solar tracker and solar moduli. The horizontal solar tracker uses a truss device to enhance bending moment endurance. The truss device has good stress strength. Thus the present invention can resist deformation.

Abstract: A solar tracker includes a sunlit-detecting unit, a control unit, a first motor and a second motor. The sunlit-detecting unit detects the position of the sun. Based on the position of the sun, the control unit instructs the first motor to rotate a solar cell array and the second motor to tilt the solar cell array.

Abstract: A sun-tracking apparatus has a photo sensor. The apparatus can precisely track the sun. The apparatus uses two tracking modes for different conditions and weathers. By doing so, a maximum power efficiency is obtained.

Abstract: A solar tracker does not need to stand high. The solar tracker has a strong structure and a stable center of gravity for tracking sunlight. Thus, the solar tracker does not need a foundation to be connected for standing upon. And the solar tracker is fit to be used on a bare ground or roof with a low cost.

Abstract: A sun-tracking apparatus has a photo sensor. The apparatus can precisely track the sun. The apparatus uses two tracking modes for different conditions and weathers. By doing so, a maximum power efficiency is obtained.

Abstract: A stand for a solar tracker firmly holds the solar tracker and is movable for easy positioning. Hence, when a place for setting a base for the stand is hard to obtain, a pillar does not need to be constructed to fix the solar tracker.