Minimal penetration modular roof-top mounting racks and solar photovoltaic systems incorporating the same

摘要

The present invention provides for a modular, plug-and-play DC/AC compatible solar photovoltaic power system and mounting frames therefor, having inexpensive modular designs which require no or minimal penetration for rooftop installation and provide enhanced wind-induced position disruption protection.

主权项

1. A modular, roof-mounted solar energy apparatus comprising:
a mounting frame having:
a plurality of brackets each having a first arm connected to a second arm at a connection point wherein the plurality of first arms form a first plane and the plurality of second arms form a second plane and the first plane is different from the second plane; one or more solar panels; a power inverter; and a power outlet; wherein the apparatus is securably positioned with the one or more connection points directly above a roof peak, a roof valley or a roof edge proximate a roof line or edge without penetrating the roof.