A system includes a first photovoltaic module and a second photovoltaic module, each having a first end, an opposite second end, a first side extending from the first end to the second end, a second side opposite the first side and extending from the first end to the second end, a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, at least one solar cell, an encapsulant encapsulating the at least one solar cell, and a frontsheet juxtaposed with a first surface of the encapsulant. A second surface of the first photovoltaic module proximate to a second side thereof is attached to the first surface of the second photovoltaic module proximate to the first side thereof. A second surface of the first photovoltaic module proximate to a second end thereof is attached to the first surface of the second photovoltaic module proximate to the first end thereof.

A photovoltaic module structure according to the present invention comprises: a stand, which is fixed to the ground, is provided at a predetermined height, has a hinge-coupled part provided at the upper end thereof, and has a pin hole formed below the hinge coupling part; a frame which is hinge-coupled to the hinge coupling part of the stand so as to be rotatable upward and downward and which has a surface to which solar panels are attached; a flange, which is fixed to the rear surface of the frame, has the center of the hinge coupling between the frame and the stand as the center thereof, and has a plurality of pin holes formed at predetermined intervals along an arc of a predetermined radius corresponding to the distance between the hinge coupling part and the pin hole of the stand; a fixing pin inserted into any one of the plurality of pin holes of the flange and the pin hole of the stand in a state in which the pin hole of the flange is matched with the pin hole of the stand, so that the flange can be fixed to the frame in a state in which the flange is rotated with respect to the stand; an FBG sensor provided in at least any one from among the stand, the frame, and the flange; and a diagnosis unit for diagnosing stability by analyzing the signals of the FBG sensor. When the photovoltaic module structure according to the present invention is used, stability can be diagnosed in real time.

A photovoltaic module structure according to the present invention comprises: a stand, which is fixed to the ground, is provided at a predetermined height, has a hinge-coupled part provided at the upper end thereof, and has a pin hole formed below the hinge coupling part; a frame which is hinge-coupled to the hinge coupling part of the stand so as to be rotatable upward and downward and which has a surface to which solar panels are attached; a flange, which is fixed to the rear surface of the frame, has the center of the hinge coupling between the frame and the stand as the center thereof, and has a plurality of pin holes formed at predetermined intervals along an arc of a predetermined radius corresponding to the distance between the hinge coupling part and the pin hole of the stand; a fixing pin inserted into any one of the plurality of pin holes of the flange and the pin hole of the stand in a state in which the pin hole of the flange is matched with the pin hole of the stand, so that the flange can be fixed to the frame in a state in which the flange is rotated with respect to the stand; an FBG sensor provided in at least any one from among the stand, the frame, and the flange; and a diagnosis unit for diagnosing stability by analyzing the signals of the FBG sensor. When the photovoltaic module structure according to the present invention is used, stability can be diagnosed in real time.

According to one or more embodiments, an intelligent solar racking system is provided. The intelligent solar racking system includes a racking frame that receives and mechanically supports solar modules. The intelligent solar racking system includes sensors distributed throughout the racking frame. Each of the sensors detects and reports parameter data by generating output signals. The sensors include module sensors positioned to associate with each of the solar modules and detect a module presence as the parameter data for the solar modules. The intelligent solar racking system includes a computing device that receives, stores, and analyzes the output signals to determine and monitor operations of the intelligent solar racking system.

According to one or more embodiments, an intelligent solar racking system is provided. The intelligent solar racking system includes a racking frame that receives and mechanically supports solar modules. The intelligent solar racking system includes sensors distributed throughout the racking frame. Each of the sensors detects and reports parameter data by generating output signals. The sensors include module sensors positioned to associate with each of the solar modules and detect a module presence as the parameter data for the solar modules. The intelligent solar racking system includes a computing device that receives, stores, and analyzes the output signals to determine and monitor operations of the intelligent solar racking system.

A cross canal support structure for photovoltaic cells is disclosed. The structure includes a major frame having disconnectable and hinged connections to anchors at its corners, on either side of the canal. The major frame carries a plurality of minor frames, which are inclinable at an angle with respect to the major frame with the use of fixed or adjustable mounting plates. The combination of the major frame's tilt and the minor frame tilt enables fabrication of support structures that hold panels at latitude inclination for various portions of a canal.

A solar panel rail for mounting a photovoltaic module frame thereto is provided and has a rail body configured to for attachment of a rail bracket, an indexing flange located on the rail body and configured to box and maintain a module frame position along a short-side direction of the module frame, a tab located on the rail body and configured to hold the module in place along a long-side direction of the module frame, wherein the indexing flange and tab are configured to provide a predetermined locked in installation position of the module frame during installation thereof.

A solar panel rail for mounting a photovoltaic module frame thereto is provided and has a rail body configured to for attachment of a rail bracket, an indexing flange located on the rail body and configured to box and maintain a module frame position along a short-side direction of the module frame, a tab located on the rail body and configured to hold the module in place along a long-side direction of the module frame, wherein the indexing flange and tab are configured to provide a predetermined locked in installation position of the module frame during installation thereof.

A solar panel carriage is disclosed. The solar panel carriage may include a cross-piece, a pivot shaft connected to the cross piece, a center hinging mechanism connected to the cross-piece, one or more arms extending outwardly from the cross-piece and connected to the cross piece the center hinging mechanism, a flange disposed at an end of the one or more arms, and, a knobbed bolt configured to be inserted through the flange, and through a first side of a solar panel, and threaded into the flange on a second side of the solar panel. The one or more arms of the solar panel carriage may be configured to fold into a position parallel to the cross-piece via a movement of the center hinging mechanism.

A solar panel carriage is disclosed. The solar panel carriage may include a cross-piece, a pivot shaft connected to the cross piece, a center hinging mechanism connected to the cross-piece, one or more arms extending outwardly from the cross-piece and connected to the cross piece the center hinging mechanism, a flange disposed at an end of the one or more arms, and, a knobbed bolt configured to be inserted through the flange, and through a first side of a solar panel, and threaded into the flange on a second side of the solar panel. The one or more arms of the solar panel carriage may be configured to fold into a position parallel to the cross-piece via a movement of the center hinging mechanism.