Abstract:
Disclosed embodiments include a photovoltaic module including a conductor interface for electrically connecting tabs of internal module wiring with external conductors, where the conductor interface includes retention surfaces for retaining the tabs and external conductors in an electrically connected position. Methods of manufacturing a photovoltaic module are also disclosed.
Abstract:
A apparatus and method for manufacturing a photovoltaic module includes components for heating the module and applying an electrical bias to the module to improve photovoltaic module performance and manufacture multiple photovoltaic modules with similar performance.
Abstract:
A apparatus and method for manufacturing a photovoltaic module includes components for heating the module and applying an electrical bias to the module to improve photovoltaic module performance and manufacture multiple photovoltaic modules with similar performance.
Abstract:
A support structure for orienting and supporting at least one solar panel includes a lock rail and a support rail that are engaged together through a locking mount. The locking mount has a retaining pin that permits the locking rail to be connected to the support rail without tools. The locking mount may provide a permanent or a releasable connection that retains the solar panel to the support structure.
Abstract:
FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a support assembly for a photovoltaic device in accordance with the present design. FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof. FIG. 3 is a back elevational view thereof. FIG. 4 is a left elevational view thereof. FIG. 5 is a right elevational view thereof. FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof; and, FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof. The broken lines shown represent the portions of the support assembly for a photovoltaic device that form no part of the claimed design.
Abstract:
A photovoltaic device can include a module and a rail. The module can have an edge formed around a perimeter of the module. The rail can include a coupling surface at a top side of the rail, and a recessed surface offset from the coupling surface and towards a bottom side of the rail.