UNIVERSAL MICROINVERTER MOUNTING BRACKET FOR A PHOTOVOLTAIC PANEL AND ASSOCIATED METHOD

摘要

A system and method for a photovoltaic (PV) module is disclosed that includes a microinverter assembly having a housing disposed on an inactive surface of a PV panel and a microinverter disposed within the housing. The PV module also includes a mounting bracket having a central bracket portion coupled to a frame of the PV panel, a first extension portion extending from the central bracket portion and coupled to the housing, a second extension portion extending from the central bracket portion and positioned on the inactive side of the PV panel, and a third extension portion located above the second extension portion and extending from the central bracket portion. At least one of the second and third extension portions is in contact with an inner wall of the frame of the PV panel.

主权项

1. A photovoltaic (PV) module comprising:
a PV panel having a frame; a microinverter assembly comprising:
a housing disposed on an inactive surface of the PV panel; anda microinverter disposed within the housing; and a mounting bracket comprising:
a central bracket portion oriented along a plane and having at least one orifice formed therethrough, wherein the central bracket portion is coupled to the frame of the PV panel;a first extension portion extending from and oriented perpendicular to the central bracket portion and having at least one orifice formed therethrough, wherein the first extension portion is coupled to the housing of the microinverter assembly;a second extension portion extending from and oriented perpendicular to the central bracket portion, wherein the second extension is positioned on the inactive side of the PV panel; anda third extension portion located above the second extension portion and extending from the central bracket portion;wherein at least one of the second extension portion and the third extension portion is in contact with an inner wall of the frame of the PV panel.