Photovoltaic assemblies and methods for transporting
Patent
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OSTI ID:1093558
A PV assembly including framework, PV laminate(s), and a stiffening device. The framework includes a perimeter frame at least 10 feet in length and at least 5 feet in width. The PV laminate(s) are assembled to the perimeter frame to define a receiving zone having a depth of not more than 8 inches. The stiffening device is associated with the framework and is configured to provide a first state and a second state. In the first state, an entirety of the stiffening device is maintained within the receiving zone. In the second state, at least a portion of the stiffening device projects from the receiving zone. The stiffening device enhances a stiffness of the PV assembly in a plane of the perimeter frame, and can include rods defining truss structures.
- Research Organization:
- SunPower Corporation (San Jose, CA)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- FC36-07GO17043
- Assignee:
- SunPower Corporation (San Jose, CA)
- Patent Number(s):
- 8,534,007
- Application Number:
- 12/480,231
- OSTI ID:
- 1093558
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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