Mounting support for a photovoltaic module
Abstract
A mounting support for a photovoltaic module is described. The mounting support includes a foundation having an integrated wire-way ledge portion. A photovoltaic module support mechanism is coupled with the foundation.
- Inventors:
- Issue Date:
- Research Org.:
- Sunpower Corporation
- Sponsoring Org.:
- USDOE
- OSTI Identifier:
- 1083023
- Patent Number(s):
- 8402703
- Application Number:
- 12/625,363
- Assignee:
- SunPower Corporation (San Jose, CA)
- Patent Classifications (CPCs):
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E - FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS E02 - HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING E02D - FOUNDATIONS
F - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING F24 - HEATING F24S - SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS
- DOE Contract Number:
- FC36-07GO17043
- Resource Type:
- Patent
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
- Subject:
- 14 SOLAR ENERGY
Citation Formats
Brandt, Gregory Michael, Barsun, Stephan K., Coleman, Nathaniel T., and Zhou, Yin. Mounting support for a photovoltaic module. United States: N. p., 2013.
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Brandt, Gregory Michael, Barsun, Stephan K., Coleman, Nathaniel T., & Zhou, Yin. Mounting support for a photovoltaic module. United States.
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"Mounting support for a photovoltaic module". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1083023.
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title = {Mounting support for a photovoltaic module},
author = {Brandt, Gregory Michael and Barsun, Stephan K. and Coleman, Nathaniel T. and Zhou, Yin},
abstractNote = {A mounting support for a photovoltaic module is described. The mounting support includes a foundation having an integrated wire-way ledge portion. A photovoltaic module support mechanism is coupled with the foundation.},
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place = {United States},
year = {Tue Mar 26 00:00:00 EDT 2013},
month = {Tue Mar 26 00:00:00 EDT 2013}
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