METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTION OF RIGID PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES

A flexible solar module is provided sufficient rigidity for use in construction, and comparable rigidity to a glass based solar module, by incorporation of a metal backing to the module, preferably in the laminated module. The rigidity of the construction is enhanced by the inclusion of a corrugatio...

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Main Authors STEVENS, GARY DON, HAMMERBACHER, MILFRED DALE, ALBERT, JONATHAN DANIEL, CROSSLEY, GLEN ALEXANDER
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
French
Published 15.12.2005
Subjects
BASIC ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
BLASTING
CASINGS OR CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS OF ELECTRIC APPARATUS
ELECTRIC SOLID STATE DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
ELECTRICITY
HEATING
LIGHTING
MANUFACTURE OF ASSEMBLAGES OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
PRINTED CIRCUITS
RANGES
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES
VENTILATING
WEAPONS
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Summary:A flexible solar module is provided sufficient rigidity for use in construction, and comparable rigidity to a glass based solar module, by incorporation of a metal backing to the module, preferably in the laminated module. The rigidity of the construction is enhanced by the inclusion of a corrugation, either in the metal backing, or in a structure that is affixed to the backing. The resulting structure is a modular unit that has connection points and does not need to be connected to other modules to operate. A connection point is provided by an integrated junction box that allows for a simpler installation and the use of standard building techniques for the installation on a roof or wall.
Bibliography:Application Number: CA20052567389