A method for building a protective structure, comprising the following steps: a) a carrying structure, including a plurality of parallel carrying rails, is supplied; b) a group of panels is supplied; the panels being able to be engaged on and slide on the carrying rails; d) the panels are transferred from the storage position to a final position bearing on the carrying rails, by performing the following operations: d1) at least one of the panels is transferred from the storage position to an insertion position on the carrying rails, using a transfer device lifting said at least one panel upward; the transferred panels being placed one after the other bearing on the carrying rails; d2) the transferred panels are moved along the carrying rails.

A kit for building a protective structure according to the preceding method.

A photovoltaic apparatus includes: a power generation part; an angle changeable mechanism configured to support the power generation part so as to be able to change an elevation of the power generation part; a post configured to support the power generation part and the angle changeable mechanism; and a hinge mechanism configured to support the post so as to be able to change an angle of the post relative to an installation surface for the photovoltaic apparatus.

A frame for a mobile solar power panel system comprises two sub frames each having a front elongate frame member, a back elongate frame member and an outer side elongate frame member and an inner side elongate frame member. The two inner side elongate frame members are connected to one another by at least one hinge so that the two sub frames are movable between a closed and an open position. When the two sub frames are in the closed position each of the elongate frame members from the one sub frame lies adjacent to its corresponding elongate frame member from the other sub frame, and when in the open position the two inner side elongate frame members will be adjacent one another and the two outer side elongate frame members will be spaced apart from one another and all the elongate frame members from both sub frames are substantially co-planar. The frame also includes a plurality of front legs and a plurality of back legs movable between a closed and an open position. A multi directional front wheel is connected to one of the front legs of each sub frame and a multi directional back wheel is connected to one of the back legs of each sub frame.

The present disclosure relates to a parabolic trough concentrator to harness the sun's energy. The parabolic trough concentrator 5 comprises a trough concentrator structure 6, two semi-rigid reflecting sheets 50, a receiver 60, a support stand 80 and a telescopic mechanism 90. The parabolic trough concentrator 5 is designed to have a large reflecting surface area when it is in its extended state, and have a very compact footprint when it is disassembled, folded and collapsed to its retracted state.

Disclosed are systems, methods, and devices related to fixed and transportable structures and vehicles utilizing the integration of solar and wind technologies for generation of electricity. The system generates electricity using solar panels (and/or solar thermal units) and wind turbines, stores and converts electricity, and can be located in various locations either as fixed or portable embodiments including on land, on water, underwater, air and space and may also be housed in a structure to provide electricity for various facilities and uses.

A solar module mounting bracket assembly includes a rail configured to support a solar module thereon, and a pair of braces. The braces each have a first end portion movably coupled to the rail. The braces are movable relative to the rail between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. In the expanded configuration, the braces cooperatively define a channel dimensioned for receipt of a frame member.

An intelligent shading charging system, includes a housing having a rechargeable battery installed therein, a lower support assembly connected to the housing and an upper support assembly, the upper support assembly including one or more arm support assemblies. The intelligent shading charging system further includes a hinging assembly connecting a lower support assembly to an upper support assembly to allow an upper support assembly to rotate with respect to the lower support assembly, one or more arms connected to the one or more are support assemblies, a shading fabric; and one or more solar cell arrays mounted on or integrated within the shading fabric.

A solar module mounting bracket assembly includes a rail configured to support a solar module thereon, and a pair of braces. The braces each have a first end portion movably coupled to the rail. The braces are movable relative to the rail between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. In the expanded configuration, the braces cooperatively define a channel dimensioned for receipt of a frame member.

The present disclosure relates to a parabolic trough concentrator to harness the sun's energy. The parabolic trough concentrator 5 comprises a trough concentrator structure 6, two semi-rigid reflecting sheets 50, a receiver 60, a support stand 80 and a telescopic mechanism 90. The parabolic trough concentrator 5 is designed to have a large reflecting surface area when it is in its extended state, and have a very compact footprint when it is disassembled, folded and collapsed to its retracted state.

A mounting system for supporting a plurality of photovoltaic modules on a support surface, such as a low-sloped roof, is disclosed herein. The mounting system includes a plurality of telescoping tubular members configured to support photovoltaic modules on a support surface, and configured to be adjustably attached to one another so as to accommodate undulations and uneven regions of the support surface, and at least one of the plurality of telescoping tubular members comprising an arched portion so as to accommodate thermal expansion and contraction. In another embodiment, a plurality of strut members are used to support the modules. In yet another embodiment, a plurality of support members adjustably support one or more photovoltaic modules on a support surface so that the one or more photovoltaic modules are capable of passively tilting in response to external forces acting thereon and/or a heat source, such as the sun, acting thereon.