The present invention relates to a supporting system for photovoltaic panels and, in particular, to a supporting beam for photovoltaic panels implemented so that it eases the installation phase thereof, by allowing also the use of robot for the positioning, and at the same time it allows a reduction in production and maintenance costs.

There are provided three-dimensional photovoltaic structures and a power optimizer for a photovoltaic power generation apparatus. The photovoltaic structure may include two or more photovoltaic material face sets including one or more photovoltaic material faces with at least in part in different orientations to each other. In embodiments, each photovoltaic material face may be operatively coupled to power optimizer, for example maximum power point tracking (MPPT) electronics, enabling independent power optimization of the power output of each face.

There are provided three-dimensional photovoltaic structures and a power optimizer for a photovoltaic power generation apparatus. The photovoltaic structure may include two or more photovoltaic material face sets including one or more photovoltaic material faces with at least in part in different orientations to each other. In embodiments, each photovoltaic material face may be operatively coupled to power optimizer, for example maximum power point tracking (MPPT) electronics, enabling independent power optimization of the power output of each face.

A wind and wave reduction device includes base seats and base pipes. Each base seat has two lateral ends and through holes disposed between the lateral ends. Each base pipe extends through a respective one of the through holes of each of the base seats. Step plates are disposed on support frames, and each of the support frames is positioned between two adjacent ones of the base pipes. A lateral frame is connected transversely to one of the lateral ends of each of the base seats. A blocking plate is fixed to the lateral frame and has air disturbing holes.

A wind and wave reduction device includes base seats and base pipes. Each base seat has two lateral ends and through holes disposed between the lateral ends. Each base pipe extends through a respective one of the through holes of each of the base seats. Step plates are disposed on support frames, and each of the support frames is positioned between two adjacent ones of the base pipes. A lateral frame is connected transversely to one of the lateral ends of each of the base seats. A blocking plate is fixed to the lateral frame and has air disturbing holes.

Embodiments of the disclosure are generally related to solar panel configurations. In some embodiments, the active surface area of the solar panel is increased compared to traditional flat solar cell arrays. The increase in active surface area may increase solar panel efficiency. For example, in some embodiments, a single light ray may have portions reflected onto a plurality of solar cell surfaces to provide further opportunities for light capture and conversion to electricity.

Embodiments of the disclosure are generally related to solar panel configurations. In some embodiments, the active surface area of the solar panel is increased compared to traditional flat solar cell arrays. The increase in active surface area may increase solar panel efficiency. For example, in some embodiments, a single light ray may have portions reflected onto a plurality of solar cell surfaces to provide further opportunities for light capture and conversion to electricity.

A solar array may have a primary solar panel attached to a supporting structure and an auxiliary solar panel attached at an angle to the primary panel. The primary solar panel may be positioned to collect daily solar radiation and the auxiliary solar panel may be positioned relative the primary panel to collect daily solar radiation. The daily solar radiation collected by the primary solar panel may be peak annualized daily solar radiation and the daily solar radiation collected by the auxiliary solar panel may be off-peak solar radiation.

A mount system for a supporting a plurality of photovoltaic panels includes a plurality of stanchions. Each stanchion is spaced apart from other stanchions in a linear stanchion array having first and second ends. Each stanchion includes a vertical member and a transverse member supported by the vertical member. The transverse member has a plurality of support points. The system includes a plurality of anchor arrangements. A first anchor arrangement is located proximate the first end and a second anchor arrangement is located proximate the second end. The system includes a plurality of cables. Each cable is under tension and extends between the first and second anchor arrangements. Each cables extends to engage and is supported by a support point on a transverse member. The system includes a plurality of photovoltaic panel attachments. Each photovoltaic panel attachment is secured to a point on a photovoltaic panel and to a cable.

The invention relates to a photovoltaic (PV) module or array of PV modules which are pivotally mounted from an upper edge and thus designed to hang under the force of gravity and to swing about the upper edge responsive to wind. The invention further includes various motion damping systems calibrated to limit or slow said swinging motion. The invention further includes a preferred mounting means comprising at least one ring or cylinder or sleeve or hinge attached to the upper edge of PV modules with a spring calibrated to limit or dampen the swinging motion.