Mounting Unit for Solar Electricity Generation Systems and Improved Installation Method

摘要

The present invention provides a mounting unit for solar panels that simplifies the complexity of storage, transit and in-field installation of solar electric generation systems. According to one embodiment, the mounting unit comprises a top panel, a bottom panel and a pair of panel guides, each formed integral with and adjacent to an opposing side of the top panel. Each panel guide includes a horizontal portion for supporting a solar panel and a vertical portion for providing an air channel between a bottom surface of the solar panel and an upper surface of the top panel. The air channel enables natural convection to cool the solar panel and optionally a power conversion device used within the system, thereby improving the solar conversion efficiency of the system. An improved method for installing a solar electric generation system is also provided herein.

主权项

1. A solar electric generating system comprising a mounting unit including:
a bottom panel having a substantially planar rectangular shape; a top panel having a substantially planar rectangular shape, wherein the top panel is oriented at an angle with respect to the bottom panel; and a pair of panel guides, each formed integral with and adjacent to an opposing side of the top panel, wherein each panel guide comprises a horizontal portion configured for supporting a solar panel and a vertical portion configured for providing an air channel between a bottom surface of the solar panel and an upper surface of the top panel.