Abstract:
Photovoltaic plant comprising: - a first row (11) of photovoltaic panels comprising a first panel (110); - a second row (12) of photovoltaic panels comprising a second panel (120); - a first support (3) for supporting both the first panel (110) and the second panel (120) which extends between the first and the second rows (11, 12). The first support (3) is a ballast connected to the first and the second panels (110, 120).
Abstract:
A support assembly for supporting one or more photovoltaic modules on a support surface, such a generally flat roof, is disclosed herein. The support assembly includes a ballast tray configured to accommodate one or more ballasts; at least one tubular member coupled to the ballast tray, the at least one tubular member configured to support one or more photovoltaic modules above a support surface; and at least one clamp member coupled to the at least one tubular member. In one or more embodiments, the support assembly further includes at least one channel member coupling said at least one tubular member to said ballast tray. A mounting system including a plurality of support assemblies is also disclosed herein.
Abstract:
A solar panel mounting base and system for solar panel installation uses a mounting base that is injection molded to include different connection locations which provide flexibility when installing solar panels to the mounting bases. Attachment clamps are secured to the mounting base using carriage bolts which are secured to the mounting base in an attachment well and allow the installer to attach solar panels from the top which makes installation easy and fast. The attachment clamps have a horizontal and vertical portion that use grooves to adjustably secure the two together when in the desired location. Ballast blocks are used to provide a non-invasive installation. In an array, multiple bases are used to provide the structure to support the solar array. Installers may vary the angle the solar panels form 5 degrees to 10 degrees by selecting the appropriate connection location.
Abstract:
A photovoltaic panel mounting system utilizes rubber tires to anchor and position photovoltaic panels to face the sun and resist wind forces. The shaded interior cavity of the rubber tires physically and thermally protects electronics and batteries. The tires may be filled with soil, concrete, water, or aggregate to provide further ballasting, enabling a photovoltaic mount system to withstand high velocity winds. Telescoping conduits may house wiring for the system and allow for resizing and reshaping of the mounting system. The mounting system decreases used tire waste and provides low cost components and portability.
Abstract:
An exemplary mounting clip for removably attaching panels to a supporting structure comprises a base, spring locking clips, a lateral flange, a lever flange, and a spring bonding pad. The spring locking clips extend upwardly from the base. The lateral flange extends upwardly from a first side of the base. The lateral flange comprises a slot having an opening configured to receive at least a portion of one of the one or more panels. The lever flange extends outwardly from the lateral flange. The spring bonding flange extends downwardly from the lever flange. At least a portion of the first spring bonding flange comprises a serrated edge for gouging at least a portion of the one or more panels when the one or more panels are attached to the mounting clip to electrically and mechanically couple the one or more panels to the mounting clip.
Abstract:
Es wird eine Trägereinheit beschrieben, die zur Montage von mindestens einem Solarmodul dient. Die Trägereinheit umfasst eine Grundplatte sowie ein rückwärtiges Wandelement, zwei seitliche Wandelemente sowie ein vorderes Wandelement, welche die Grundplatte umschließen, wobei die Grundplatte zusammen mit dem rückwärtigen Wandelement, den seitlichen Wandelementen und dem vorderen Wandelement einen wannenförmigen Innenbereich zur Aufnahme von Beschwermaterial bildet. Das rückwärtige Wandelements, die seitlichen Wandelemente und das vordere Wandelement bilden zusammen eine geneigte Auflagefläche zur Montage des mindestens einen Solarmoduls. Dabei sind die Wandelemente als nach unten offene Hohlformkörper ausgebildet, welche jeweils eine Innenwand und eine beabstandet zur Innenwand angeordnete Außenwand umfassen.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a supporting system for photovoltaic modules on tile roofs of aluminum profile, consisting of roman type tile (1 ) or another type made of cast aluminum including a device for adjusting the degree orientation of the modules (19). On the surface area of the tile roof we replace in selected locations, some natural tiles with tiles of identical shape, made of cast aluminum to mount the guides (13) firmly with the aluminum tiles (1 ) and the tiles (1 ) with the wooden beams of the roof (19) with a special component (18), screw (17) and a special nut (16).
Abstract:
Rail system and method for a photovoltaic array. The system includes at least one modular rail in a first direction. The modular rail includes a first vehicle support surface along the first direction and a first mounting surface along the first direction. The first vehicle support surface is configured to support at least a first vehicle moving in the first direction, and the first mounting surface is configured to support one or more photovoltaic modules mounted on the first mounting surface.
Abstract:
Se describe un sistema de seguimiento solar destinado a la generación de energía eléctrica mediante la utilización de un módulo de paneles fotovoltaicos, especialmente concebido para un aprovechamiento optimizado de la radiación incidente. El sistema incluye una estructura mecánica de soporte y posicionamiento del módulo de paneles captadores, cuya estructura está sustentada por una base o losa de hormigón en la que también está anclado el extremo inferior de un husillo que por el extremo opuesto se une pivotablemente a un bastidor de soporte del módulo de paneles, siendo la posición del bastidor regulada por medio de un motor que acciona el husillo y que está controlado desde un circuito electrónico incluido por el sistema. El circuito incluye sensores de luminosidad que informan al circuito de control sobre el nivel de luminosidad externa, y que determinan el retorno del bastidor de soporte y módulo de paneles a la posición inicial en cuanto se detecta un nivel de luminosidad por debajo de un umbral dado.
Abstract:
A solar collector assembly may include a frame supporting a solar collector and a frame member defining a tilted pivot axis. Support struts may be used to elevate one end of the frame and may be pivoted between an orientation generally parallel to the frame member and to an orientation generally away from the frame. Anchorless, ballast type bases may be used to support the solar collector assembly. Several assemblies may be stacked on top of one another i a storage or transportation configuration using spacers extending between the frames.