SELF-ERECTING PORTABLE PHOTOVOLTAIC PANEL SYSTEM AND METHOD

摘要

A photovoltaic power system includes a flexible panel (105) comprising a plurality of photovoltaic cells (305) configured to convert solar energy into electrical energy. The photovoltaic power system also includes an inflatable support frame (110) coupled to the flexible support panel, where the inflatable support frame is configured to support to the flexible panel when inflated by a gaseous solution. In addition, the photovoltaic power system may include a control canister (115) configured to store the gaseous solution and to provide the gaseous solution to the inflatable support frame.