Stabilized PV system

Patent · Tue Dec 17 00:00:00 EST 2002

OSTI ID:874947

Dinwoodie, Thomas L ^[1]

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1. Piedmont, CA

A stabilized PV system comprises an array of photovoltaic (PV) assemblies mounted to a support surface. Each PV assembly comprises a PV module and a support assembly securing the PV module to a position overlying the support surface. The array of modules is circumscribed by a continuous, belt-like perimeter assembly. Cross strapping, extending above, below or through the array, or some combination of above, below and through the array, secures a first position along the perimeter assembly to at least a second position along the perimeter assembly thereby stabilizing the array against wind uplift forces. The first and second positions may be on opposite sides on the array.

• Research Organization: Photovoltaic Manufacturing Technology
• DOE Contract Number: ZAX-8-17647-12
• Assignee: PowerLight Corporation (Berkeley, CA)
• Patent Number(s): US 6495750
• Application Number: 09/902,464
• OSTI ID: 874947
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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