A solar cell louver assembly includes: a plurality of solar cell module units having a solar cell panel part, with a pair of terminal portions provided on both end parts, a pair of first electrode terminals electrically connected to the respective terminal portions, and a pair of first caps mounted on the solar cell panel part to surround the respective first electrode terminals; second electrode terminals electrically connected to the first electrode terminals, and second caps accommodating the second electrode terminals and having mounted thereon the first caps; a frame unit having an inner frame such that the second caps are mounted rotatably in the length direction, and an outer frame surrounding the inner frame; and a connector unit between the inner and outer frames and having a pair of third electrode terminals electrically connecting the second electrode terminals of adjacent module units when mounted in the frame unit.

Building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) systems provide for solar panel arrays that can be aesthetically pleasing to an observer. BIPV systems can be incorporated as part of roof surfaces as built into the structure of the roof, particularly as photovoltaic modules having the appearance of a plurality of roofing tiles that each have photovoltaic cells. Each photovoltaic module may include a metal backer, photovoltaic cells, and light transmissive top sheets adhered to both the metal backer and the photovoltaic cells. BIPV systems can also include non-photovoltaic modules that appear similar to photovoltaic modules, but do not collect solar energy.

Building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) systems provide for solar panel arrays that can be aesthetically pleasing to an observer. BIPV systems can be incorporated as part of roof surfaces as built into the structure of the roof, particularly as photovoltaic modules having the appearance of a plurality of roofing tiles that each have photovoltaic cells. Each photovoltaic module may include a metal backer, photovoltaic cells, and light transmissive top sheets adhered to both the metal backer and the photovoltaic cells. BIPV systems can also include non-photovoltaic modules that appear similar to photovoltaic modules, but do not collect solar energy.

A method may include positioning one or more PV module mounting devices along a length of a structural component. The method may include specifying one or more parameters related to fastening the PV module mounting devices to the structural component, the one or more parameters indicating a spacing between the PV module mounting devices. The method may include fastening, by an automated attachment equipment, the PV module mounting devices to the structural component based on the specified parameters and moving the PV module mounting devices fastened to the structural component to an assembly platform.

A method may include positioning one or more PV module mounting devices along a length of a structural component. The method may include specifying one or more parameters related to fastening the PV module mounting devices to the structural component, the one or more parameters indicating a spacing between the PV module mounting devices. The method may include fastening, by an automated attachment equipment, the PV module mounting devices to the structural component based on the specified parameters and moving the PV module mounting devices fastened to the structural component to an assembly platform.

A mounting assembly for use in mid-grab and/or edge-grab applications may include a clamp secured to a stanchion by a clamping fastener. The mounting assembly may also include a mounting plate which may be secured to a mounting device by the stanchion. The mounting assembly may be used, for example, to secure photovoltaic modules (or other devices or structures) of varying heights to a roof or other building surface.

A mounting assembly for use in mid-grab and/or edge-grab applications may include a clamp secured to a stanchion by a clamping fastener. The mounting assembly may also include a mounting plate which may be secured to a mounting device by the stanchion. The mounting assembly may be used, for example, to secure photovoltaic modules (or other devices or structures) of varying heights to a roof or other building surface.

A solar tracker system includes a support tube, a solar panel assembly connected to the support tube, and an active lock connected to the support tube. The active lock includes a housing defining a chamber and a seal. The seal prevents a flow of fluid through the chamber when the active lock is in a sealed state and allows the flow of fluid through the chamber when the active lock is in an unsealed state. The active lock further includes a locking system motor connected to the seal to transition the active lock between the sealed state and the unsealed state, a battery providing power to the locking system motor, and an antenna for receiving instructions controlling the locking system motor.

An energy harvesting module (1) includes: an energy harvesting element (2) including a first side (2a); and a frame (4). At the first side (2a), the frame (4) has an alternating arrangement structure (7) in which, along an outer edge of the energy harvesting element (2), there is alternating arrangement of: an outward second perimeter wall structure (7a) configured such that a second perimeter wall (6b) overlaps with a first perimeter wall (5b) from an outward radial direction and is snap-fitted therewith; and an inward second perimeter wall structure (7b) configured such that the second perimeter wall (6b) overlaps with the first perimeter wall (5b) from an inward radial direction and is snap-fitted therewith.

An energy harvesting module (1) includes: an energy harvesting element (2) including a first side (2a); and a frame (4). At the first side (2a), the frame (4) has an alternating arrangement structure (7) in which, along an outer edge of the energy harvesting element (2), there is alternating arrangement of: an outward second perimeter wall structure (7a) configured such that a second perimeter wall (6b) overlaps with a first perimeter wall (5b) from an outward radial direction and is snap-fitted therewith; and an inward second perimeter wall structure (7b) configured such that the second perimeter wall (6b) overlaps with the first perimeter wall (5b) from an inward radial direction and is snap-fitted therewith.