Pressure-equalizing PV assembly and method
Patent
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OSTI ID:1175098
Each PV assembly of an array of PV assemblies comprises a base, a PV module and a support assembly securing the PV module to a position overlying the upper surface of the base. Vents are formed through the base. A pressure equalization path extends from the outer surface of the PV module, past the PV module, to and through at least one of the vents, and to the lower surface of the base to help reduce wind uplift forces on the PV assembly. The PV assemblies may be interengaged, such as by interengaging the bases of adjacent PV assemblies. The base may include a main portion and a cover and the bases of adjacent PV assemblies may be interengaged by securing the covers of adjacent bases together.
- Research Organization:
- PowerLight Corporation, Berkeley, CA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- Assignee:
- PowerLight Corporation (Berkeley, CA)
- Patent Number(s):
- 6,809,253
- Application Number:
- 10/384,513
- OSTI ID:
- 1175098
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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