METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR INCREASING THE YIELD OF PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES

摘要

Photovoltaic (PV) assemblies are described. Example PV assemblies include a mounting structure, a PV module coupled to the mounting structure, and a cooling mechanism.

主权项

1. A photovoltaic (PV) assembly comprising:
a PV module including a solar panel comprising a top surface and a bottom surface; a first rail and a second rail coupled to the PV module, the first rail and the second rail configured to support the PV module and extend below the bottom surface of the PV module; and a cooling fluid assembly coupled against the bottom surface of the PV module, the cooling fluid assembly comprising:
a conduit assembly coupled to the bottom surface of the PV module, the conduit assembly comprising at least one conduit configured for containing a flow of heat transfer fluid through the at least one conduit; anda connector assembly extending from at least one of the first rail and the second rail to the conduit assembly, the connector assembly configured to maintain the conduit assembly against the bottom surface of the PV module.