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Title: Method and apparatus for solar power lighting

Abstract

Solar powered and/or augmented lighting systems embodied within conventional hollow light pole configuration incorporating a solar power lamp cell is are described. A plurality of solar cells are disposed in an array about an upstanding light pole of conventional design of the type having a hollow interior and laterally extending lighting elements. The lighting element itself is provided in a configuration incorporating a solar cell atop a storage battery atop a light source, such as a bulb, operable from said light power system. The lighting cell is selectively powered by either a storage battery system operable in conjunction with the solar panel array and/or the solar power network incorporated therein. A network of electrical storage cells are disposed within the hollow configuration of the light pole and supported upon an elevator system for facilitating access thereto. In this manner, the overall consumption of energy from conventional power lines may be reduced and/or eliminated. The commercial lines may remain connected to said light poles for augmented power during periods of low solar energization and for purposes of original solar collector orientation.

Inventors:
Publication Date:
OSTI Identifier:
6382531
Patent Number(s):
US 4281369
Assignee:
IFI; EDB-81-129111
Resource Type:
Patent
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: Filed date 11 Dec 1978
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
14 SOLAR ENERGY; LIGHTING SYSTEMS; PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SUPPLIES; ELECTRIC BATTERIES; ENERGY STORAGE; LIGHT BULBS; SOLAR CELL ARRAYS; ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS; ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT; ENERGY SYSTEMS; EQUIPMENT; POWER SUPPLIES; SOLAR EQUIPMENT; STORAGE; 140600* - Solar Energy- Photovoltaic Power Systems

Citation Formats

Batte, C L. Method and apparatus for solar power lighting. United States: N. p., 1981. Web.
Batte, C L. Method and apparatus for solar power lighting. United States.
Batte, C L. 1981. "Method and apparatus for solar power lighting". United States.
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title = {Method and apparatus for solar power lighting},
author = {Batte, C L},
abstractNote = {Solar powered and/or augmented lighting systems embodied within conventional hollow light pole configuration incorporating a solar power lamp cell is are described. A plurality of solar cells are disposed in an array about an upstanding light pole of conventional design of the type having a hollow interior and laterally extending lighting elements. The lighting element itself is provided in a configuration incorporating a solar cell atop a storage battery atop a light source, such as a bulb, operable from said light power system. The lighting cell is selectively powered by either a storage battery system operable in conjunction with the solar panel array and/or the solar power network incorporated therein. A network of electrical storage cells are disposed within the hollow configuration of the light pole and supported upon an elevator system for facilitating access thereto. In this manner, the overall consumption of energy from conventional power lines may be reduced and/or eliminated. The commercial lines may remain connected to said light poles for augmented power during periods of low solar energization and for purposes of original solar collector orientation.},
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url = {https://www.osti.gov/biblio/6382531}, journal = {},
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place = {United States},
year = {Tue Jul 28 00:00:00 EDT 1981},
month = {Tue Jul 28 00:00:00 EDT 1981}
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