A photovoltaic (PV) module framing and coupling system enables the attachment of PV modules to a roof or other mounting surface without requiring the use of separate structural support members which attach directly to and span between multiple PV modules in a formed PV array. The apparatus provides a parallel coupling for securely interlocking the outside surfaces of parallel frame members together in a side to side arrangement to form an array with improved structural load distribution. The coupling may attach to a slot in the frame at substantially any position along the length of the frame thereby enabling the interconnection of adjacent PV modules along both an x and y axis. The apparatus may further provide a rotating portion and locking portion, mounting brackets for direct connection to a mounting surface, grounding teeth, and a twist-lock engagement means for interlocking and aligning PV modules in the array.

Provided is a rotary apparatus (1) which includes: a rotary part (4) which rotates by being imparted an external force; a rotation regulating part (3) which regulates rotation of the rotary part (4) in one direction; and an attaching part (2) which allows the rotary part (4) to be attached in a state of being contactable with a contact part, and by sliding the rotary part (4) and the contact part with each other, a light receiving part (P) which receives light for a solar battery panel is cleaned.

A mobile electricity generator comprising a movable solar panel assembly that may be stored in the base and deployed to a use position is provided. The solar panel assembly includes a plurality of solar panels that slide relative to one another between deployed and collapsed positions. The solar panels may be actuated to track a solar energy source. The mobile electricity generator can further comprise a battery in electric communication with the solar panels for storing the electricity.

A floating photovoltaic power station and a load-bearing system thereof are provided according to the present application. The load-bearing system of the floating photovoltaic power station includes an aisle floating body providing buoyancy and forming a first operation and maintenance passage. The aisle floating body is provided with a fixing portion for fixedly connecting with a front side of a photovoltaic assembly, and one photovoltaic assembly is only fixedly connected to one aisle floating body located on the front side of the photovoltaic assembly. In the load-bearing system of the floating photovoltaic power station, the aisle floating body can support the photovoltaic assembly, and can provide buoyancy at the same time.

A floating photovoltaic power station and a load-bearing system thereof are provided according to the present application. The load-bearing system of the floating photovoltaic power station includes an aisle floating body providing buoyancy and forming a first operation and maintenance passage. The aisle floating body is provided with a fixing portion for fixedly connecting with a front side of a photovoltaic assembly, and one photovoltaic assembly is only fixedly connected to one aisle floating body located on the front side of the photovoltaic assembly. In the load-bearing system of the floating photovoltaic power station, the aisle floating body can support the photovoltaic assembly, and can provide buoyancy at the same time.

Methods for fabricating a photovoltaic (“PV”) macro-module for solar power generation are described. The methods form a PV macro-module that includes solar cells embedded into a laminated support structure. The PV macro-module is compliant to folding or rolling.

A solar module for installation on a structure includes a laminate for converting solar energy into electricity. The solar module also includes a mount releasably connected to the laminate for mounting the solar module on a surface of the structure. The mount includes openings to receive fasteners for securing the mount to the surface of the structure. The solar module has a pre-mount configuration in which the mount is connected to the laminate as a single unit. The mount is sized to allow the solar module to be shipped in the pre-mount configuration.

In an embodiment, a solar energy system includes multiple photovoltaic modules, each oriented substantially at a same angle relative to horizontal. The angle is independent of a latitude of an installation site of the solar energy system and is greater than or equal to 15 degrees. The solar energy system defines a continuous area within a perimeter of the solar energy system. The solar energy system is configured to capture at the photovoltaic modules substantially all light incoming towards the continuous area over an entire season.

In an embodiment, a solar energy system includes multiple photovoltaic modules, each oriented substantially at a same angle relative to horizontal. The angle is independent of a latitude of an installation site of the solar energy system and is greater than or equal to 15 degrees. The solar energy system defines a continuous area within a perimeter of the solar energy system. The solar energy system is configured to capture at the photovoltaic modules substantially all light incoming towards the continuous area over an entire season.

The invention includes a solar canopy a brace assembly for stabilizing a foldable solar canopy structure including: a first brace clamp comprising a first U-shaped body removable attached to a flat body; a second brace clamp comprising a second U-shaped body removable attached to a flat body, wherein the second brace clamp is adapted to encircle and securely attach to a beam and wherein the first brace clamp is removably attached on one side to the second brace clamp at one side; a third brace clamp comprising a third U-shaped body removable attached to a flat body; and a strut member for attaching the third brace clamp to the second brace claim, removably attached at one end to a side of the third brace clamp at on the opposing end to the side of the second brace clamp opposite the side attached to the first brace clamp, thereby forming a linear assembly.