Photovoltaic array mounting apparatus, systems, and methods

摘要

A photovoltaic array, including: (a) supports laid out on a surface in rows and columns; (b) photovoltaic modules positioned on top of the supports; and (c) fasteners connecting the photovoltaic modules to the supports, wherein the supports have an upper pedestal surface and a lower pedestal surface such that the photovoltaic modules are positioned at a non-horizontal angle when edges of the photovoltaic modules are positioned on top of the upper and lower pedestal surfaces, and wherein a portion of the fasteners rotate to lock the photovoltaic modules onto the supports.

主权项

1. A photovoltaic array, comprising:
(a) supports laid out on a surface in rows and columns; (b) photovoltaic modules positioned on top of the supports; and (c) lever clips connecting the photovoltaic modules to the supports, wherein the supports have an upper pedestal surface and a lower pedestal surface such that the photovoltaic modules are positioned at a non-horizontal angle when edges of the photovoltaic modules are positioned on top of the upper and lower pedestal surfaces, and wherein the lever clips lock the photovoltaic modules onto the supports; and (d) wind deflectors attached to the supports, wherein the wind deflectors each comprise an upright flange spaced apart from the upper edges of the photovoltaic modules so as to leave a pressure equalization air gap between the wind deflectors and the upper edges of the photovoltaic modules, and wherein each wind deflector has a lower portion that is disposed at an angle from the upright flange and is positioned underneath the photovoltaic module.