Abstract:
A solar panel cap and light cap can be secured to a wall or parapet through the use of a common bracket. The bracket includes two vertical extensions on either side of a locking channel. The locking channel is configured to permanently receive a matching end, such that the matching end cannot come out of the locking channel once installed. Both the solar panel cap and light cap include the matching end. The solar panel caps and light caps are configured to connect to an adjacent cap such that they are electrically coupled. Either the solar panel caps or light caps can include a rechargeable battery such that energy stored during daylight hours can be used during the night.
Abstract:
A strong, aesthetically pleasing solar power structure comprising a hollow-beam frame, a plurality of photovoltaic panels, a sub-assembly for holding the PV panels, and a plurality of columns is provided. Also provided is a kit for making such a structure.
Abstract:
The present invention provides an installation structure of exterior wall decorative sheet (1) possible for easily installing a wall surface (W) of the exterior wall decorative sheet (1), preventing the exterior wall decorative sheet (1) from moving upwards. It includes a plurality of solar panels (3), which is an exterior wall decorative sheet (1), a lower runner (2) holding the plurality of solar panels (3) at a lower side thereof, and an upper runner (2) holding the plurality of solar panels (3) at an upper side. The upper runner (2) includes a fixed portion (21) fixed to the wall surface (W), a rotating portion (22) attaching a base side thereof vertically and rotatably to the fixed portion (21), and an upper engaging portion (23) provided in a tip side of the rotating portion (22), engaged with the solar panel (3) by rotating the rotating portion (22) downwards, and disengaged with the solar panel (3) by rotating the rotating portion (22) upwards.
Abstract:
A high efficiency, environmentally friendly system comprising a plurality of photovoltaic solar collecting panels (PV panels) is disclosed. The system comprises an outer frame to which a plurality of inner frames are mounted to which the plurality of PV panels are attached. To minimize shadowing by the outer frame upon one or more PV panels, at least one PV panel may extend beyond an endpoint of the main frame. The system also comprises an outer frame rotation actuator that rotates the outer frame and an inner frame rotation actuator that rotates the inner frames and the plurality of PV panels. The solar tracking array frames disclosed herein help to improve the quality of the environment by conserving a variety of energy resources (e.g., fossil fuels, hydroelectric energy, etc.) The solar tracking array frames disclosed herein also help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, as solar tracking array frames do not produce carbon dioxide byproducts.
Abstract:
In an example, a solar energy system includes multiple PV modules, multiple reflectors, and a racking assembly. Each of the reflectors is positioned opposite a corresponding one of the PV modules. The racking assembly mechanically interconnects the PV modules and the reflectors to form an interconnected system. The racking assembly defines gaps within the racking assembly and between adjacent PV modules and reflectors. The interconnected system includes multiple contact points associated with the gaps. The gaps and contact points configure the interconnected system to accommodate surface unevenness of an installation surface up to a predetermined surface unevenness.
Abstract:
A system and method for mounting flexible sheets containing solar cells adjacent the rooftop of a building. A plurality of support members are mounted to the building so that holes are not formed in the rooftop to mount the support members. Wires are then extended between the support members and the flexible sheets containing the solar cells are then mounted to the wires.
Abstract:
A mounting system (1) for solar modules (6) having base part (11) on which a frame (2) is supported to which one or more plate-shaped solar modules (6) are held, and having an anchor (13, 35) capable of being attached to a wall of a building structure and which supports the frame (2) in an upper region, wherein the base part (11) is pivotable about a horizontal axis (10). Further, the invention relates to a method for installing a solar system.
Abstract:
Mounting system (1) for solar modules (6), having a substructure (7, 9, 11) on which a frame (2) is supported on which one or more plate-shaped solar modules (6) are held, and having an anchor (13, 35) that can be affixed to a building structure and supports the frame (2) in an upper region, wherein a retainer part (20, 50″) is provided at the anchor (13, 35) in order to fix the frame (2) and being adjustable to alter the inclination relative to the anchor (13, 35) by at least one axis.
Abstract:
A photovoltaic cell support assembly (10) comprises a first surface (32) provided with a plurality of recesses (14) configured to receive respective hooks (16) to facilitate hanging of the assembly (10) to a wall (18) to which the hooks (16) are attached. The assembly (10) is also provided with a second surface (13) configured to mechanically and electrically couple with one or more photovoltaic cells (24) and an electric circuit (22) supported by the assembly (10). The electrical circuit (22) is provided with a plurality of terminals (60) that extend through the second surface (13) to provide the mechanical and electrical coupling of the photovoltaic cells (24). The electric circuit (22) is configured to electrically connect the or each photovoltaic cell (24) coupled to the second surface together and to electrically connect the assembly (10) to a second like assembly (10).
Abstract:
The present invention is premised upon a photovoltaic assembly system for securing and/or aligning at least a plurality of vertically adjacent photovoltaic device assemblies to one another. The securing function being accomplished by a clip member that may be a separate component or integral to one or more of the photovoltaic device assemblies.