Multi-position photovoltaic assembly

Patent · Tue Mar 18 00:00:00 EST 2003

OSTI ID:875115

Dinwoodie, Thomas L ^[1]

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1. Piedmont, CA

The invention is directed to a PV assembly, for use on a support surface, comprising a base, a PV module, a multi-position module support assembly, securing the module to the base at shipping and inclined-use angles, a deflector, a multi-position deflector support securing the deflector to the base at deflector shipping and deflector inclined-use angles, the module and deflector having opposed edges defining a gap therebetween. The invention permits transport of the PV assemblies in a relatively compact form, thus lowering shipping costs, while facilitating installation of the PV assemblies with the PV module at the proper inclination.

• Research Organization: Photovoltaic Manufacturing Technology
• DOE Contract Number: ZAX-8-17647-12
• Assignee: Powerlight Corporation (Berkeley, CA)
• Patent Number(s): US 6534703
• Application Number: 09/902,476
• OSTI ID: 875115
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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facilitating
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