Project: "OptoVEE"

The Design and Engineering of a more efficient configuration for solar panel installations.

Project Overview

The Project proposes to utilize a "V" configuration mounting system to attach solar panels. By implementing reflective panels on both sides of the "V", in conjunction with each solar panel, the side that does not have direct sunlight will benefit from the light being reflected from the side that is receiving full sunlight. This causes a balance of distributed light for all of the panels on the mountings. This is done so by articulating the bottom of each mount to ascend or descend so as to move the primary reflector into the sunlight. The articulation process is achieved by a stepper motor that moves in increments that coincide with the movement of the sun across the sky. This can easily be adjusted between seasons.

Geographic Considerations

Solar panels in a commercial setting consume large amounts of surface area for their placement. Project "OptoVEE" aims to reduce the space required for a large solar farm while also allowing all panels access to full sunlight for peak efficiency.

Business Viability

From a business perspective, this will permit less surface demands for a large scale solar farm as well as utilize already existing technologies and add more solar panel density in a given footprint.

Conclusion

We believe that this design of a solar panel mounting system not only addresses the pressing need for sustainable energy solutions but also capitalizes on the diminishing spaces available to implement a solar panel farm.

Our Team shall be constructing our functioning Prototype for field deployment in Quarter 3 of 2025.

Personal note

Please excuse my crude sketch as CAD & Drafting are not the strongest of my abilities and skills.