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Sensing, interlocking solar panel system and installation method

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1632446
A preassembled solar panel module includes a solar panel configured for receiving and converting solar radiation to produce electrical power. Multiple panel rails are coupled in preassembly to a backside surface of the solar panel, including at least two panel rails disposed halfway or more along opposing longest edges of the solar panel. Multiple snap connector components are each coupled to one of the at least two rails and are each configured to couple with a complimentary snap connector component of an adjacent preassembled solar panel module or of a wind deflector accessory, or both. One or more mounting feet are each coupled at a selected location to one of the at least two panel rails and are each configured for coupling at a selected location to a roof or to other sunlight receiving surface.
Research Organization:
Smash Solar, Inc., Richmond, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
EE0006457
Assignee:
Smash Solar, Inc. (Richmond, CA)
Patent Number(s):
10,536,108
Application Number:
15/748,653
OSTI ID:
1632446
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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