A self-contained solar powered awning system includes a mounting bracket and an awning unit secured to the mounting bracket and housing a motor. The awning unit includes an awning displaceable between a retracted position and an extended position. A solar cell housing assembly secured to the mounting bracket includes a solar panel, a controller communicating with the solar panel, and one or more rechargeable batteries. The solar panel is connected to the one or more rechargeable batteries to charge the one or more rechargeable batteries, and the motor is configured to displace the awning between the retracted position and the extended position and is operable with power from the one or more rechargeable batteries.

A self-contained solar powered awning system includes a mounting bracket and an awning unit secured to the mounting bracket and housing a motor. The awning unit includes an awning displaceable between a retracted position and an extended position. A solar cell housing assembly secured to the mounting bracket includes a solar panel, a controller communicating with the solar panel, and one or more rechargeable batteries. The solar panel is connected to the one or more rechargeable batteries to charge the one or more rechargeable batteries, and the motor is configured to displace the awning between the retracted position and the extended position and is operable with power from the one or more rechargeable batteries.

A solar panel and irrigation arrangement support assembly includes first and second elongated rails each configured to be supported by a roof surface, the first elongated rail including a first longitudinally-extending channel, a plurality of vertical legs each having a first end coupled to at least one of the first and second elongated rails, and a second end, a support assembly coupled to the second end of the plurality of legs and configured to support a solar panel, and an irrigation arrangement that includes an irrigation line located within and extending along the first longitudinally-extending channel of the first elongated rail, and a fluid dispersion member in fluid communication with the irrigation line and configured to be located between the solar panel and plant matter supported by the roof surface such that the fluid dispersion member can provide fluid to the plant matter located directly vertically below the solar panel.

An apparatus includes a rotating pole, a first set of photovoltaic modules; and a second set of photovoltaic modules. The second set of photovoltaic modules do not rotate with the rotating pole.

A system for powering a sliding gate including a solar power assembly with a solar panel in electronic communication with a device for regulating voltage and a high-capacity battery electronically connected to the device for regulating voltage, and a safety edge with a sensor wherein the safety edge is configured to receive power independently from both the device for regulating voltage and the high-capacity battery.

A solar panel frame structure includes a rectangular solar panel having two pairs of opposite sides. Each side frame has a top plate, a vertical plate and a bottom plate. The top plate is arranged above the vertical plate and protrudes from both sides of the vertical plate. The bottom plate is arranged on one side of the vertical plate, the section of the top plate where the top plate and the bottom plate are positioned on the same side of the vertical plate is defined as an inner section, and the section of the top plate where the top plate and the bottom plate are positioned on different sides of the vertical plate is defined as an outer section. An accommodating area is formed between the inner section and the bottom plate for accommodating one side of the solar panel. The vertical plate has a combined section protruding downwards from the bottom plate, and a through hole located in the combined section.

A solar panel frame structure includes a rectangular solar panel having two pairs of opposite sides. Each side frame has a top plate, a vertical plate and a bottom plate. The top plate is arranged above the vertical plate and protrudes from both sides of the vertical plate. The bottom plate is arranged on one side of the vertical plate, the section of the top plate where the top plate and the bottom plate are positioned on the same side of the vertical plate is defined as an inner section, and the section of the top plate where the top plate and the bottom plate are positioned on different sides of the vertical plate is defined as an outer section. An accommodating area is formed between the inner section and the bottom plate for accommodating one side of the solar panel. The vertical plate has a combined section protruding downwards from the bottom plate, and a through hole located in the combined section.

A solar electrical generator comprising an outer wall (1, 2) arranged to partially surround a cavity. A hub (3) is provided within the cavity wherein the outer face (4) of the wall is provided with solar cells (5). At least one of the hub (3) and the inner face (6) of the wall are provided with solar cells (5).

A solar powered charging station uses photovoltaic panels to generate electrical energy for use directly and/or for storage in electrical batteries for use during night operation. The station includes parallel electrical circuits which permit the station to operate during daylight hours in the event of a failure of the battery or the battery charging system. The station is adapted to use stabilizing ballast which can be collected locally at the site of the station. The parallel circuitry is adaptable for use with other forms of electrical power generation having a minimal carbon footprint.

Device for securing an orientation of photovoltaic panels includes a stem for supporting an array assembly of photovoltaic panels for producing an electrical current when exposed to sunlight. The array assembly also includes eye blades positioned on a side opposite to a photovoltaic panel carrying side. The device further includes a joint interconnecting the stem and the eye blades of the array assembly. The joint includes a hollow horizontal conduit and a bolting mechanism for adjustably coupling the eye blades to lateral ends of the horizontal conduit. A side of each eye blade facing the horizontal conduit carries an eye blade gear that cooperatively meshes with a conduit gear carried at or near a lateral end of the horizontal conduit to secure the array assembly at a predetermined angle relative to a longitudinal axis passing through the stem.