A clamping arrangement for solar modules includes an assembly having at least one C-shaped, longitudinally extended guide rail and first and second holders. These holders have an angle with two legs. A first leg includes a first, extended, straight section; the second, angled leg/section has a gripping section at its end to positively grip a solar module frame. The holders are inserted into longitudinal ends of the guide rail. The inner space of the guide rail has a guide dimensioned such that the first leg/section of the holders is displaceably guided therein. One eyelet each on the holder or the guide rail is connectable via a spring such that the holder is pulled into the guide of the guide rail and exerts a tensile force on the gripping section. A mounting arrangement for solar cell modules for fa?ades includes this clamping arrangement, a mounting rail and a solar cell module.

The present specification relates generally to solar roof panels and more specifically to an interlocking solar roof panel, method of installation thereof, and related kit. The interlocking solar roof panel comprises a rectangular frame, configured to hold a photovoltaic panel, wherein the rectangular frame has at least one free edge opposite at least one connecting edge; at least one male component, disposed at a point along the at least one connecting edge; at least one female component, disposed at a point along the at least one free edge and configured to connect with the at least one male component; and a photovoltaic panel. A kit comprising at least one interlocking solar roof panel and at least one bracket is also disclosed. The interlocking solar roof panel may increase the visual appeal of a series of solar roof panels installed on a roof.

The present invention discloses a high-strength support assembly structure, which utilizes a fastening cover part that can be slidably sleeved onto a C-type steel and an opening side thereof and a flexible internal stand; the flexible internal stand is placed inside of the C-type steel, and the internal stand and the fastening cover part are correspondingly fastened at the opening side of the C-type steel, such that the opening side of the C-type steel can serve as a connecting end or a bearing side. The present invention also discloses using or stacking a single or a plurality of connecting plates, so as to allow one C-type steel to be correspondingly joined to another C-type steel in order to expand a length thereof, or to adapt the C-type steel for serving as a corner.

A solar power generation assembly includes a first canopy wing positioned at a first predetermined inclination and a second canopy wing positioned at a second predetermined inclination, wherein the first and second canopies form a dual-incline structure and a main gutter is disposed between the first and second canopies. Additionally, at least one mounting rail gutter extends perpendicular to the main gutter and a secondary gutter extends parallel to the main gutter, wherein the secondary gutter directs precipitation to the mounting rail gutter and the mounting rail gutter directs precipitation into the main gutter, wherein the secondary gutter, the mounting rail gutter, and the main gutter are configured to provide both mounting and precipitation management functionality to the solar power generation assembly.

A carrier apparatus for solar modules has a post, a crossmember profile mounted on the post, a C-profile module carrier with two profile flanges and a profile crosspiece connecting the two flanges and, in the profile crosspiece, a drilled hole for accommodating fastening means, and a connecting adapter, with a central crosspiece with a drilled hole and two legs arranged opposite one another in each case laterally on the central crosspiece and each has a main body in the form of a right-angled triangle, with the first cathetus fastened on the central crosspiece and on the second cathetus of which the main body opens out into a connecting extension with a drilled hole for accommodating fastening means, the connecting adapter fastenable on the crossmember profile via the connecting extension drilled hole, and fastenable on the C-profile module carrier via the central crosspiece drilled hole.

Systems and methods are described herein that may be used to form a heliostat. Various reflective surfaces and support structures are described that permit lightweight construction of configurable heliostats.

A solar module having a laminate with two lateral edges, an upper edge and a lower edge. A frame profile extended along a direction of extension is secured on at least one of the lateral and/or upper and/or lower edges of the laminate. The frame profile has in cross-section an outer edge and a U-shaped receiving section with upper and lower U-shaped limbs for receiving one of the laminate edges, and is integrally constructed from a metal strip, which forms the outer edge of the frame profile with an edge plane. The upper U-shaped limb is configured as an upturn of the entire metal strip from the edge plane, and the lower U-shaped limb is configured as metal support sections adjacent in the direction of extension and spaced apart from one another, which metal support sections are bent away from the edge plane as integral parts of the metal strip.

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.

A clamping system for securing the corners of four photovoltaic modules to a carport purlin, the clamping system having upper and lower body portions with an adjustable set screw between, the gap dimensioned to receive the purlin therein and the set screw rotatable to secure the purlin to the upper body portion. The system also having a pair of PV module connectors at opposite ends of the clamping assembly, each PV module connector adapted to secure a pair of PV modules to the purlin.

A module bracket includes first and second mounting clips (202, 204) that are spaced from each other along the pitch of a roofing surface. An inlet (212) to the first mounting clip (202) faces or projects in the general direction that the second mounting clip (204) is spaced from the first mounting clip (202). An inlet (212) to the second mounting clip (204) faces or projects in the general direction that the first mounting clip (202) is spaced from the second mounting clip (204). A second module flange (134) of a first photovoltaic module (120) is slid into the first mounting clip (202) of the module bracket. A first module flange (128) of a second photovoltaic module (120) is slid into the second mounting clip (204) of this same module bracket.