FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of solar power plants. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a portable solar power generating unit wherein the solar panels can be carried from one place to another and can simultaneously produce solar electricity for various electrical equipments/apparatus such as water pumps.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[0003] Fossil fuels are the major energy sources that we use in our daily life. But their over-consumption can lead to serious environmental issues such as air pollution. Fossil fuels release harmful gases such as carbon dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, sulphur dioxide, carbon monoxide etc. when burnt that can have severe consequences on the habitat. They are non-renewable sources of energy as they are derived from pre-historic fossils and won’t be available once they are fully used. Their sources are limited and they are depleting at a faster rate. Further, fossil fuels put our planet in an imminent danger and hence, the hope for our future prosperity in the developing world now rests on certain bold initiatives that integrate the use of renewable source of energy.
[0004] Now-a-days, solar technology is evolving and costs associated with such technology is coming down and grid connectivity is improving. The dream of universal access to clean renewable energy is becoming more prominent. Moreover, Solar energy primarily comprises of a source of radiant light and heat from the sun that can be harnessed using a range of ever-evolving technologies such as solar heating, photovoltaic energy, solar thermal energy, solar architecture and artificial photosynthesis. Solar panel refers to a panel designed to absorb sun's rays as a source of energy for generating electricity.
[0005] However, availability and utilization of solar energy conversion systems in each and every corner of the world is the major challenge which is faced not only by the developing countries but also by the developed countries. There are many regions that are still suffering from non-availability of electricity. Most prominently the rural areas are facing a lot of difficulty due to the unavailability of important resources that are required for the production of electrical energy. Moreover, rural areas that are located near an urban locality are not well connected from the power grids and hence, the supply of electricity is not adequate which results in long hours of power cuts and outages. Further, in rural areas wherein major population that is dependent on agriculture and irrigation are adversely affected by these shortcomings that results in low productivity of agricultural products.
[0006] There are many initiatives which have been taken by the government to provide and educate people to integrate the use of solar panels for the conversion of solar energy into electrical energy so as to fulfill the demand of electricity. However, the solar energy conversion system requires installation of large number of expensive solar panels in a limited area. Hence, it poses a difficulty for the availability of such energy conversion systems in rural areas.
[0007] One of the major difficulties which are currently faced by people is non-availability of portable solar energy conversion systems. Further, it has been observed that solar panel conversion system need separate integrated systems to run various electrical equipments such as water pump, irrigation equipments, home appliances, etc. Moreover, many farmers are scared of installing the water pump due to their high investment cost, high land requirement, unsecured investment, fear of theft and other such adversities.
[0008] Further, a water pump is a pump running on electricity generated by solar panels or the radiated thermal energy available from collected sunlight as opposed to grid electricity or diesel run water pumps. The operation of water pumps is more economical mainly due to the lower operation and maintenance costs and has less environmental impact than pumps powered by an internal combustion engine. Water pumps are useful where grid electricity is unavailable and alternative sources do not provide sufficient energy.
[0009] Therefore, there is a need of a device which can simultaneously provide electricity to various electrical equipments such as water pumps and that is mobile, portable and cost effective and that improves functional as well as performance characteristics of such systems.
[0010] All publications herein are incorporated by reference to the same extent as if each individual publication or patent application were specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference. Where a definition or use of a term in an incorporated reference is inconsistent or contrary to the definition of that term provided herein, the definition of that term provided herein applies and the definition of that term in the reference does not apply.
[0011] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on” unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[0012] The recitation of ranges of values herein is merely intended to serve as a shorthand method of referring individually to each separate value falling within the range. Unless otherwise indicated herein, each individual value is incorporated into the specification as if it were individually recited herein. All methods described herein can be performed in any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g. “such as”) provided with respect to certain embodiments herein is intended merely to better illuminate the invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention otherwise claimed. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element essential to the practice of the invention.
[0013] Groupings of alternative elements or embodiments of the invention disclosed herein are not to be construed as limitations. Each group member can be referred to and claimed individually or in any combination with other members of the group or other elements found herein. One or more members of a group can be included in, or deleted from, a group for reasons of convenience and/or patentability. When any such inclusion or deletion occurs, the specification is herein deemed to contain the group as modified thus fulfilling the written description of all Markush groups used in the appended claims.

OBJECTIVE OF THE INVENTION
[0014] An object of the invention is to provide a solar conversion system that is cost effective.
[0015] Another object of the invention is to provide a solar conversion system that involves minimal land requirement.
[0016] Another object of the invention is to provide a solar conversion system that is portable.
[0017] Another object of the invention is to provide a solar conversion system that involves minimal maintenance requirements.
[0018] Another object of the invention is to provide a solar conversion system that can run various electrical equipment/apparatus such as water pumps and various home appliances.
[0019] Another object of the invention is to provide a solar conversion system that can be utilized with single phase/three phase AC electrical equipments.
[0020] Yet another object of the invention is to provide a solar conversion system that involves minimal electrical shortages/outages.
[0021] Another object of the invention is to provide a solar conversion system that provides a provision for peak load distribution whenever required.
[0022] Another object of the invention is to provide a solar conversion system that is environment friendly.
[0023] Another object of the invention is to provide a solar conversion system that solves problems pertaining to theft and tampering of components.
[0024] Another object of the invention is to provide a solar conversion system that is easy to operate.
[0025] These and other objects of the present invention will become readily apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0026] Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a solar conversion system that can be used for generation of electrical energy. The present disclosure further discloses features that lead to more functional and performance furtherance.
[0027] In an aspect, the disclosed system includes a plurality of solar panels that are portable and can be carried with the help of any vehicle configured with a plurality of racks and stands to carry and support said solar panels that can be pulled out and supported over the racks and stands that consist of telescopic arms and socket joints that can provide a desired degree of freedom to the movement of such racks and stands wherein the socket joints are used to provide hinge/pivot arms and telescopic arms are used to provide an increase or decrease in the length of the arms.
[0028] In an aspect, the disclosed system includes a plurality of solar panels that can convert radiated solar energy into usable electrical energy. Whenever, solar radiation is abundant in a region, the vehicle may be configured to carry an inverter or conversion system to connect the terminals of the solar panels and the system employs a series of relays that act as a switch between the pump controller and the conversion system.
[0029] In an embodiment, the disclosed system includes a water pump controller that uses a variable frequency drive to drive pump motor. The conversion system converts the incoming current from the solar panels into single phase/three phase 220 V/415 V alternating current (AC) and also recharges the battery.
[0030] In an aspect, the disclosed system is configured with a theft proof cover that prevents theft and tampering of various components of the system. Further, the anti theft cover also prevents damage to various components of the system.
[0031] In another aspect, the disclosed system provides an efficient energy conversion system that can be utilized to run various electrical equipments/apparatus such as but not limited to water pumps, home appliances, etc.
[0032] Other aspects, advantages, and salient features of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description, which, taken in conjunction with the annexed drawings, discloses exemplary embodiments of the invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0033] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.
[0034] Fig. 1 illustrates an exemplary representation of a solar conversion system mounted over a vehicle/trolley wherein the solar panels are in folded condition.
[0035] Fig. 2 illustrates an exemplary representation of a solar conversion system mounted over a vehicle/trolley wherein the solar panels are in unfolded condition.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0036] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
[0037] Each of the appended claims defines a separate invention, which for infringement purposes is recognized as including equivalents to the various elements or limitations specified in the claims. Depending on the context, all references below to the "invention" may in some cases refer to certain specific embodiments only. In other cases it will be recognized that references to the "invention" will refer to subject matter recited in one or more, but not necessarily all, of the claims.
[0038] Reference throughout this specification to “one embodiment” or “an embodiment” means that a particular feature, structure or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment. Thus, the appearances of the phrases “in one embodiment” or “in an embodiment” in various places throughout this specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments.
[0039] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on” unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[0040] Unless the context requires otherwise, throughout the specification which follow, the word “comprise” and variations thereof, such as, “comprises” and “comprising” are to be construed in an open, inclusive sense that is as “including, but not limited to.”
[0041] All methods described herein can be performed in any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g., “such as”) provided with respect to certain embodiments herein is intended merely to better illuminate the invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention otherwise claimed. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element essential to the practice of the invention.
[0042] The headings and abstract of the invention provided herein are for convenience only and do not interpret the scope or meaning of the embodiments.
[0043] Various terms as used herein are shown below. To the extent a term used in a claim is not defined below, it should be given the broadest definition persons in the pertinent art have given that term as reflected in printed publications and issued patents at the time of filing.
[0044] Reference will now be made in detail to the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, the same reference numbers are used in the drawings and the description to refer to the same or like parts.
[0045] In an aspect the disclosed portable solar power plant cum water pump converts solar energy into usable electrical energy wherein the major source of electricity are solar panels, the solar panels are portable and can be carried with the help of any vehicle/trolley configured with plurality of racks and stands to carry said solar panels, said solar panels can be pulled out and can be kept over the racks and stands that consists of telescopic arms and socket joints that can provide a desired degree of freedom to the movement of such racks and stands wherein the socket joints are used to provide hinge/pivot arms and telescopic arms are used to provide an increase or decrease in the length of the arms. Further, whenever solar radiation is abundant in nature, the vehicle may be configured to carry an inverter or conversion system to connect the terminals of solar panels the system make use of series of relays that will act as a switch between the pump controller and the conversion system.
[0046] In an aspect the disclosed portable solar power plant cum water pump includes a water pump controller that uses a variable frequency drive to drive the pump motor. The conversion system converts the incoming current from the solar panels into single phase/three phase 220 V alternating current (AC) and also recharges the battery.
[0047] In an aspect, the disclosed movable solar conversion system provides an efficient energy conversion system that can be utilized to run various electrical equipment/apparatus such as but not limited to water pumps, home appliances, irrigation pumps, etc.
[0048] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary representation of a solar energy conversion system mounted over a vehicle/trolley 102 wherein solar panels 104 are in folded condition. As can be seen, the transportation setup of the solar panels 102 and other components of the solar energy conversion system are portable that provides an easy and hassle free method to carry various components of the solar energy conversion system from one place to another. Further, the vehicle/trolley 102 comprises of a plurality of racks 106 that are provided to provide a firm support to the solar panels 104 that further increases the safety and security of the solar panels during the transportation of these panels from one place to another.
[0049] In an embodiment, the plurality of racks 106 are arranged in such a way that can provide a firm support to the solar panels 104 without increasing the weight of the arrangement any further.
[0050] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary representation of a solar energy conversion system mounted over a vehicle/trolley 102 wherein solar panels 104 are in unfolded condition. In an unfolded condition the solar panels 104 are arranged in such a way that they can use the surplus amount of radiated rays of the sun so as to conveniently utilize the solar energy and convert this energy in the form of electrical energy with an easy and hassle free arrangement of solar panels 104. Further, a plurality of stands 202 are provided to the vehicle/trolley 102 that can be foldable or telescopic based on the position of the solar panels and its elevation angle from the horizontal plane. These stands 202 provide support to the solar panels 104 that are in an unfolded condition so that they can utilize the maximum amount of sun’s radiation energy that can produce an adequate amount of electrical energy output.
[0051] In an embodiment, the plurality of stands 202 can be arranged in such a way that a surplus amount of radiated rays of the sun so as to conveniently utilize the solar energy and convert this energy in the form of electrical energy with an easy and hassle free arrangement of solar panels 104.
[0052] In an embodiment, the plurality of racks 106 and plurality of stands 202 consists of telescopic arms and socket joints that can provide a desired degree of freedom to the movement of such racks 106 and stands 202 wherein the socket joints are used to provide hinge/pivot arms and telescopic arms are used to provide an increase or decrease in the length of the arms.
[0053] In an aspect, the solar energy conversion system consists of an inverter or a conversion system that connects the terminals of the solar panels and the system employs a series of relays that act as a switch between the pump controller and the conversion system.
[0054] In an aspect, the disclosed system is configured with a theft proof cover 204 that prevents theft and tampering of various components of the system. Further, the anti theft cover 204 also prevents damage to various components of the system.
[0055] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.
ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION
[0056] The present disclosure provides a solar conversion system that is cost effective.
[0057] The present disclosure provides a solar conversion system that involves minimal land requirement.
[0058] The present disclosure provides a solar conversion system that is portable.
[0059] The present disclosure provides a solar conversion system that involves minimal maintenance requirements.
[0060] The present disclosure provides a solar conversion system that can run various electrical equipment/apparatus such as water pumps and various home appliances.
[0061] The present disclosure provides a solar conversion system that can be utilized with single phase/three phase AC electrical equipments.
[0062] The present disclosure provides a solar conversion system that involves minimal electrical shortages/outages.
[0063] The present disclosure provides a solar conversion system that provides a provision for peak load distribution.
[0064] The present disclosure provides a solar conversion system that is environment friendly.
[0065] The present disclosure provides a solar conversion system that solves problems pertaining to theft and tampering of components.
[0066] The present disclosure provides a solar conversion system that is easy to operate.

CLAIMS:
1. A solar conversion system comprising:
at least one rack (106) and at least one stand (202) configured on a vehicle (102) so as to form a portable structure, wherein the portable structure is configured on the vehicle (102) and is movable from a first location to a second location;
a plurality of solar panels (104) configured with the portable structure, wherein the plurality of solar panels (104) enable conversion of solar energy into electricity to run one or more electrical equipments.
2. The system of claim 1, wherein any of the at least one rack (106) and at least one stand (202) are foldable.
3. The system of claim 1, wherein any or both of said at least one rack (106) and said at least one stand (202) comprise one or more telescopic arms and socket joints that are configured to provide a desired degree of freedom for movement..
4. The system of claim 1, wherein the system further comprises of a variable frequency drive (VFD) based pump controller that drives pump motor directly from electricity obtained from the plurality of solar panels (104).
5. The system of claim 4, wherein the system further comprises of a series of relays that act as a switch between the pump controller and the system.
6. The system of claim 1, wherein the system is configured on a trolley that connects terminals of the plurality of solar panels (104).
7. The system of claim 1, wherein the system is configured to enable operation of any or a combination of a water pump motor, a water pump, a home appliance, an irrigation pump, and an electrical device.