Solar Assembly and Method of Forming Same

摘要

Various aspect provide for a solar assembly. The solar assembly may be a mechanical structure that allows many small solar cells to be integrated into the wing design of an aircraft without placing them on the surface area of the wing or the vehicle. Additional aspects may provide for an adjustable solar assembly. The adjustable solar assembly may be configured to be installed into a structure having a structural profile. When installed, the solar assembly may conform to the structural profile such that the structural profile is maintained. The solar assembly may further comprise an adjustable carrier system comprising a plurality of solar cells attached thereto. The adjustable carrier system may be configured to dynamically adjust the orientation of the solar cells so as to maintain an optimal angle with respect to an external light source.

主权项

1. A solar assembly comprising:
a first carrier and a second carrier adapted to be mounted in a structure having a structural profile, the first and second carriers having a top profile substantially corresponding to the structural profile; and a plurality of corresponding slots on each of the first and second carriers, the slots configured to receive a plurality of solar cells such that the solar cells extend between the first and second carriers and are oriented in a predetermined geometric plan with respect to each other.