Abrégé

Disclosed herein is a solar deck system comprising a plurality of planks configured to form a deck or patio structure, each plank including at least one recess receiving a solar cell and a transparent covering flush with the walking surface. The solar cells are electrically interconnected and operably coupled to at least one energy storage unit for collection and use of generated electrical power. Each plank further incorporates a cooling array disposed beneath the solar cell, the array comprising cooling tubing embedded in an aluminum heat sink and fluidly connected between storage tanks. Circulating fluid absorbs excess heat to maintain solar cell efficiency and longevity while capturing recoverable thermal energy. Stored thermal energy may be directed to a heat pump, while stored electrical energy may power residential or commercial loads and auxiliary components. The integrated system enables efficient, modular, and optionally off‑grid energy generation directly from a deck installation.

Classes IPC  ?

• H02S 20/26 - Matériaux de construction intégrés avec modules PV, p. ex. éléments de façade
• H02S 40/38 - Moyens de stockage de l’énergie, p. ex. batteries, structurellement associés aux modules PV
• H02S 40/42 - Moyens de refroidissement
• H02S 40/44 - Moyens pour utiliser l’énergie thermique, p. ex. systèmes hybrides produisant de l’eau chaude et de l’électricité en même temps

Abrégé

Disclosed herein is a green, smart technology paver system with an integrated drip irrigation cooling system for maximum energy efficiency and system longevity. Water from the drip irrigation system may be filtered and stored for use in garden irrigation and other household uses. The pavers comprise a wood laminate block with interchangeable durable caps affixed thereon. Various embodiments of the paver encompass smart functions such as sensors, solar cells, and LED lighting housed within the wood paver and/or durable cap. A plurality of wooden pavers set in a mounting base with a regular defined distance between each creates a paved area, such as a patio, sidewalk, parking surface, or the like, while allowing water to permeate the surface and potentially reducing unwanted solar heating.

Classes IPC  ?

• E01C 5/14 - Revêtements faits d'éléments préfabriqués faits d'éléments en bois
• E01C 17/00 - Pavages lumineux, c.-à-d. structures translucides faisant partie de la surface
• E01C 9/00 - Revêtements particuliersRevêtements pour des parties particulières de routes ou d'aérodromes

Abrégé

The subject matter described herein includes a paving system having a backing matrix, a plurality of untreated black locust wood pavers arranged in a defined pattern relative to one another on the backing matrix, the defined pattern creating regular void spaces therebetween, a permeable medium disposed between the wood pavers and filling the void spaces, at least one solar cell embedded within at least one wood paver, one or more layers of underlayment beneath the matrix, the one or more layers of underlayment having graduated sizes or porosities, and a flexible coating displaced around the perimeter of the backing matrix.

Classes IPC  ?

• E01C 11/22 - CaniveauxBordures de trottoirs
• E01C 5/14 - Revêtements faits d'éléments préfabriqués faits d'éléments en bois
• E01C 7/04 - Revêtements continus réalisés sur place faits de matériaux d'empierrement sans liant de pierre concassée, gravier ou matériaux analogues