Patent application number | Description | Published |
20090114261 | Edge Mountable Electrical Connection Assembly - Methods and devices are provided for improved large-scale solar installations. In one embodiment, a photovoltaic module is provided comprising of a plurality of photovoltaic cells positioned between a transparent module layer and a backside module layer. The module includes a first electrical lead extending outward from an edge of the module from between the transparent module layer and the backside module layer, wherein the lead is couplable to an adjacent module without passing the lead through a central junction box or an opening in either the transparent module layer or the backside module layer. The module may include a second electrical lead extending outward from an edge of the module from between the transparent module layer and the backside module layer, wherein the lead is couplable to another adjacent module without passing the lead through a central junction box or an opening in either the transparent module layer or the backside module layer. | 05-07-2009 |
20090114270 | Rapid Mounting System for Solar Modules - Methods and devices are provided for rapid solar module installation. In one embodiment, a photovoltaic module is provided comprising of a plurality of photovoltaic cells positioned between a transparent module layer and a backside module layer. The module may be a frameless module. The module may have brackets that slidably engage a mounting structure. | 05-07-2009 |
20090114271 | Slidable Mounting System for Solar Modules - Methods and devices are provided for rapid solar module installation. In one embodiment, a photovoltaic module is provided comprising of a plurality of photovoltaic cells a plurality of photovoltaic modules; at least a first type of mounting bracket in contact with the module; at least a second type of mounting bracket, wherein the brackets are configured to interlock and connect multiple modules together. | 05-07-2009 |
20100065116 | Impact Resistant Thin-Glass Solar Modules - Methods and devices are provided for solar module designs. In one embodiment, a durable thin glass solar module is provided. The system comprises of a photovoltaic module with at least one layer comprised of a thin glass layer with protection which protects against microcracks (radial and concentric) which may form during hail impacts. | 03-18-2010 |
20100096073 | COMPRESSION OR ARCHED MOUNTING OF SOLAR PANELS - Methods and devices are provided for solar panel installation. In one embodiment, a photovoltaic panel system for use with a support grid is provided. The system comprises of a photovoltaic panel with at least one layer comprised of a glass layer; a compression mechanism configured to laterally compress the glass layer in at least a first axis in a plane of the glass layer when the panel is mounted to the support grid. In one embodiment, the glass layer comprises of an un-tempered glass material. In another embodiment, the glass layer comprises of a tempered glass material. Optionally, other substantially transparent material may be used with or in place of the glass. | 04-22-2010 |
20100236610 | Mounting System for Solar Modules - Methods and devices are provided for rapid solar module installation. In one embodiment, a photovoltaic module is provided comprising of a plurality of photovoltaic cells a plurality of photovoltaic modules; at least a first type of mounting bracket in contact with the module; at least a second type of mounting bracket, wherein the brackets are configured to interlock and connect multiple modules together. | 09-23-2010 |
20100269428 | Cost Effective, Elongate Member Mounting System For Photovoltaic Devices - Methods and devices are provided for improved rooftop solar module mounting assemblies. In one embodiment, an assembly is provided for mounting a plurality of photovoltaic devices over a roof surface. The assembly comprises of a plurality of elongate metal rods, wherein the elongate metal rods are connected together to define a support grid; a plurality of non-roof penetrating grid supports configured to elevate the support grid above the roof surface; and a plurality of grid-to-roof anchors that secure the entire support grid over the roof surface, wherein the number of grid-to-roof anchors is less than about ΒΌ of the number of non-roof penetrating grid supports to minimize the number of locations where water may enter the roof surface. | 10-28-2010 |
20110000528 | AVALANCHE BREAKDOWN PROTECTION FOR HIGH CURRENT, NON-ELONGATE SOLAR CELLS WITH ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE SUBSTRATES - Methods and devices are provided for avalanche breakdown in a thin-film solar cell. | 01-06-2011 |