Automotive roof rack with integral solar cell array

摘要

A solar power assembly is provided. The assembly includes means for nonplanar generation of solar power, wherein the solar power comprises sunlight converted into electrical energy; means for transmission of the solar power to a means for storage of electrical energy in a vehicle; and means for attachment of the means for nonplanar generation of solar power to a sunlight-exposed surface the vehicle. The assembly is capable of capturing sunlight from multiple angles and producing solar power for the vehicle's use.

主权项

1. A rack-integrated solar power assembly,
comprising: at least one nonplanar solar cell that is configured to generate solar power and is further configured to provide the solar power to an electrical energy storage in a vehicle via an electrical connection, wherein the solar power comprises sunlight converted into electrical energy; at least one planar solar cell electrically connected with the at least one nonplanar solar cell into an array; and a rack shaped to attach to the at least one nonplanar solar cell and to a sunlight-exposed surface of the vehicle.