SOLAR PANEL JUNCTION BOX CAPABLE OF INTEGRATINGWITH A VARIETY OF ACCESSORY MODULES, AND METHOD OF USE

摘要

A junction box is affixed to, and electrically coupled with, a solar panel. The junction box is configured to releaseably engage and disengage accessory modules, thereby allowing accessory modules to be replaced or exchanged easily. Accessory modules are electrically coupled with other accessory modules in the solar panel string. The furthest downstream accessory module is connected to a wire harness, which is connected to a central combiner box.

主权项

1. A method of optimizing the productivity of a solar array, said method comprising the acts of:
affixing a first junction box to a first solar panel, said first junction box including a first output and a first engagement platform including at least one first groove and at least one first securing rib to engage a first module; engaging said first module with said first groove of said first engagement platform; and securing said first module to said first engagement platform employing said first securing rib.