{
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"description": "A system for controlling the position and orientation of a floating solar array, having: (a) a floating solar array; (b) a plurality of retractable, bi-directional thrusters mounted to the floating solar array and extending below the floating solar array; (c) a control system on the floating solar…",
"path": "/patents/1356735",
"publishedAt": "2023-12-21T00:00:00.000Z",
"site": "at://did:plc:oql6ds5vnff4ugar6rruliwd/site.standard.publication/3mn3ohu7oxx5w",
"tags": [
"H02S10/40",
"NORIA ENERGY"
],
"textContent": "A system for controlling the position and orientation of a floating solar array, having: (a) a floating solar array; (b) a plurality of retractable, bi-directional thrusters mounted to the floating solar array and extending below the floating solar array; (c) a control system on the floating solar array for controlling power level of each of the plurality of thrusters, and (d) a power cable connecting the floating solar array to an onshore grid by way of a power cable connector at a bottom central location on the floating solar array. Submerged baffles, perimeter floats and a method of stowing the floating solar array in high winds by rotating the floating solar array into a direction perpendicular to the direction of the high winds are also included.",
"title": "FLOATING SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC ARRAY WITH ON-BOARD ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING AND POWERING INFLATABLE SUPPORT PONTOONS, WATER QUALITY, AIR COMPRESSION AND MOORING DEVICES"
}