SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING STRUCTURAL SOLAR PANELS

摘要

A modular assembly of solar panels is held together in a rigid fashion through the use of two J-channels arranged on either side thereof in oppositely facing directions. Brackets hold these J-channels to flanges on the underside of the solar panels. In the argot of solar panel installation, the J-channels extend in the north-south direction. Between each solar panel there is disposed a liquid collecting pan extending in the east-west direction. This collecting pan also acts as a clip providing both a structural and electrical connection between adjacently disposed solar panels in a column assembly which is rendered capable of installation as a single unit from the ground.

主权项

1. A method for installing solar panels, said method comprising the step of:
assembling said panels into an integrated module having J-shaped channel supports on opposite sides thereof, said J-shaped channel supports providing structural integrity and a structure for water drainage, said panels having frames with inwardly directed frame edges on undersides of said panels for attachment of said J-shaped channel supports, whereby a column of said panels is formed.