An inflatable non-imaging solar concentrator powered high temperature thermo-chemical reaction system, which is designed to reduce CO2 into CO and H2O into H2 for liquid fuels such as methanol and kerosene, comprises: 1) an inflatable non-imaging solar concentrator with a transparent cover and a Compound Parabolic Concentrator (CPC); 2) the first stage of the multi-stage non-imaging non-tracking solar concentrator with a domed divergent Fresnel Lens transparent cover and a CPC; 3) the second stage of the multi-stage non-imaging non-tracking solar concentrator with a domed divergent Fresnel Lens transparent cover and a CPC; 4) a high temperature thermo-chemical reactor with a steel high pressure vessel, an insulation layer, a first CeO2 catalyst layer, and a second CeO2 catalyst layer.

A mounting assembly for securing fixtures to a mounting structure may include a first fastener, a washer, a mounting bracket, and second fastener. The first fastener may be coupled to the mounting structure through a mounting aperture. The washer may be disposed around shaft of the first fastener between a head of the first fastener and the mounting surface. The mounting bracket may be disposed on top of the first fastener. The second fastener may be disposed through the mounting bracket and coupled to head of the first fastener. The washer may be a sealing washer that dispenses liquid sealant under compressive force to moisture-proof the securement of the first fastener to the mounting surface.

A mounting assembly for securing fixtures to a mounting structure may include a first fastener, a washer, a mounting bracket, and second fastener. The first fastener may be coupled to the mounting structure through a mounting aperture. The washer may be disposed around shaft of the first fastener between a head of the first fastener and the mounting surface. The mounting bracket may be disposed on top of the first fastener. The second fastener may be disposed through the mounting bracket and coupled to head of the first fastener. The washer may be a sealing washer that dispenses liquid sealant under compressive force to moisture-proof the securement of the first fastener to the mounting surface.

There is provided a bracket, comprising: a first portion configured to hold a first solar panel connector of a first solar panel module; a second portion configured to provide a guide along the length of the second portion for a second solar panel connector of a second solar panel module, the first and second portions being configured so that, when first and second solar panel connectors are connected to the bracket, the first and second solar panel modules protrude away from the bracket in different directions; and a third portion connected to said first and second portions and configured for attachment to a roof structure.

There is provided a bracket, comprising: a first portion configured to hold a first solar panel connector of a first solar panel module; a second portion configured to provide a guide along the length of the second portion for a second solar panel connector of a second solar panel module, the first and second portions being configured so that, when first and second solar panel connectors are connected to the bracket, the first and second solar panel modules protrude away from the bracket in different directions; and a third portion connected to said first and second portions and configured for attachment to a roof structure.

A modular composite panel comprised of a solar photovoltaic panel, a solar thermal collector panel, and an engineered torsion box containing a layer of insulation. Multiple composite panels can form a roof when installed in an array, with panels abutting and situated side-by-side on a structural frame or other suitable support system. A composite panel may span between structural members without requiring intermediate support. A composite panel array can provide weather protection, electricity, and hot water to an enclosed or unenclosed space below. Together with insulated walls, the array of composite panels can provide thermal insulation to an enclosed space below.

A modular composite panel comprised of a solar photovoltaic panel, a solar thermal collector panel, and an engineered torsion box containing a layer of insulation. Multiple composite panels can form a roof when installed in an array, with panels abutting and situated side-by-side on a structural frame or other suitable support system. A composite panel may span between structural members without requiring intermediate support. A composite panel array can provide weather protection, electricity, and hot water to an enclosed or unenclosed space below. Together with insulated walls, the array of composite panels can provide thermal insulation to an enclosed space below.

A mount assembly for securing a solar panel rail or rail-less support structure directly to a roof surface, the mount assembly including: a base having a top surface and a bottom surface; a guide extending upwards from the top surface of the base, where the guide forms a pair of members extending from opposing sides of the base and an aperture between the pair of members; a cavity formed within the base, where the cavity has an open end and a bottom cavity surface, where the open end is open relative to the top surface of the base; a through-hole, where the through-hole passes from the bottom cavity surface to the bottom surface of the base; a fastener, where the fastener is sized to pass through the through-hole; and a piston member, where the piston member is configured to surround a portion of the fastener, and further where the piston member is sized to have a volume that is equal to or greater than a volume of the cavity formed within the base.

There is provided a solar cell module with good weather resistance (moisture resistance) and power generation efficiency. A solar cell module 1 comprises a solar cell panel 10 configured to include a solar cell element 12 and a front surface protective member 14 disposed on a light receiving surface side of the solar cell element 12; a first coating member 22 having moisture resistance that is stuck to the solar cell panel 10 with adhesive such that at least a surface S1 of the front surface protective member 14 and a side end surface S3 of the solar cell panel 10 are covered continuously at a peripheral edge of the solar cell panel 10; and a second coating member 32 covering at least an end A1 of the first coating member 22 on the front surface protective member 14 side while being in contact with the surface S1 of the front surface protective member 14.

A heat receiver tube for absorbing solar energy and for transferring absorbed solar energy to a heat transfer fluid may include: a core tube with a solar energy absorptive coating for absorbing solar radiation, the heat transfer fluid at least partially inside the core tube; and an enveloping tube surrounding the core tube, the enveloping tube including an inner enveloping tube surface. The core tube and the enveloping tube are coaxially arranged forming an inner heat receiver tube space. There is an inert gas in the inner heat receiver tube space. The tube may further include a dimension adapting device having a flexible adapting device wall compensating for thermally induced changes in a dimension of the tube. The enveloping tube and the dimension adapting device are joined together by a skirt having an inlet port for the inert gas. The inlet port is sealed with a metal.