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Title: Photovoltaic array mounting apparatus, systems, and methods

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1234677

A photovoltaic array, including: (a) supports laid out on a surface in rows and columns; (b) photovoltaic modules positioned on top of the supports; and (c) fasteners connecting the photovoltaic modules to the supports, wherein the supports have an upper pedestal surface and a lower pedestal surface such that the photovoltaic modules are positioned at a non-horizontal angle when edges of the photovoltaic modules are positioned on top of the upper and lower pedestal surfaces, and wherein a portion of the fasteners rotate to lock the photovoltaic modules onto the supports.

Research Organization:
SolarCity Corporation, San Mateo, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
EE0005439
Assignee:
SolarCity Corporation (San Mateo, CA)
Patent Number(s):
9,231,517
Application Number:
14/593,430
OSTI ID:
1234677
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 2015 Jan 09
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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Latching assembly for insulation panels patent June 2000
Apparatus for forming and mounting a photovoltaic array patent February 2012
Clip fastener for photovoltaic system patent April 2014
Photovoltaic array mounting apparatus, systems, and methods patent December 2014
Solar Panel Mounting System patent-application September 2012