Photovoltaic module and module arrays
Abstract
A photovoltaic (PV) module including a PV device and a frame. The PV device has a PV laminate defining a perimeter and a major plane. The frame is assembled to and encases the laminate perimeter, and includes leading, trailing, and side frame members, and an arm that forms a support face opposite the laminate. The support face is adapted for placement against a horizontal installation surface, to support and orient the laminate in a non-parallel or tilted arrangement. Upon final assembly, the laminate and the frame combine to define a unitary structure. The frame can orient the laminate at an angle in the range of 3.degree.-7.degree. from horizontal, and can be entirely formed of a polymeric material. Optionally, the arm incorporates integral feature(s) that facilitate interconnection with corresponding features of a second, identically formed PV module.
- Inventors:
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- El Cerrito, CA
- Berkeley, CA
- Oakland, CA
- Issue Date:
- Research Org.:
- SunPower Corporation (San Jose, CA)
- Sponsoring Org.:
- USDOE
- OSTI Identifier:
- 1068866
- Patent Number(s):
- 8220210
- Application Number:
- 12/492,802
- Assignee:
- SunPower Corporation (San Jose, CA)
- Patent Classifications (CPCs):
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E - FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS E04 - BUILDING E04D - ROOF COVERINGS
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
Botkin, Jonathan, Graves, Simon, Lenox, Carl J. S., Culligan, Matthew, and Danning, Matt. Photovoltaic module and module arrays. United States: N. p., 2012.
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Botkin, Jonathan, Graves, Simon, Lenox, Carl J. S., Culligan, Matthew, & Danning, Matt. Photovoltaic module and module arrays. United States.
Botkin, Jonathan, Graves, Simon, Lenox, Carl J. S., Culligan, Matthew, and Danning, Matt. Tue .
"Photovoltaic module and module arrays". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1068866.
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title = {Photovoltaic module and module arrays},
author = {Botkin, Jonathan and Graves, Simon and Lenox, Carl J. S. and Culligan, Matthew and Danning, Matt},
abstractNote = {A photovoltaic (PV) module including a PV device and a frame. The PV device has a PV laminate defining a perimeter and a major plane. The frame is assembled to and encases the laminate perimeter, and includes leading, trailing, and side frame members, and an arm that forms a support face opposite the laminate. The support face is adapted for placement against a horizontal installation surface, to support and orient the laminate in a non-parallel or tilted arrangement. Upon final assembly, the laminate and the frame combine to define a unitary structure. The frame can orient the laminate at an angle in the range of 3.degree.-7.degree. from horizontal, and can be entirely formed of a polymeric material. Optionally, the arm incorporates integral feature(s) that facilitate interconnection with corresponding features of a second, identically formed PV module.},
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year = {Tue Jul 17 00:00:00 EDT 2012},
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