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Concentrating photovoltaic solar panel

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OSTI ID:1129194
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The present invention relates to photovoltaic power systems, photovoltaic concentrator modules, and related methods. In particular, the present invention features concentrator modules having interior points of attachment for an articulating mechanism and/or an articulating mechanism that has a unique arrangement of chassis members so as to isolate bending, etc. from being transferred among the chassis members. The present invention also features adjustable solar panel mounting features and/or mounting features with two or more degrees of freedom. The present invention also features a mechanical fastener for secondary optics in a concentrator module.
Research Organization:
Suncore Photovoltaics, Inc., Irwindale, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FC36-07GO17044;
Assignee:
Suncore Photovoltaics, Inc. (Irwindale, CA)
Patent Number(s):
8,697,983
Application Number:
13/538,938
OSTI ID:
1129194
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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