Hollow wire raceway and flexible photovoltaic cell membrane system

摘要

A flexible photovoltaic system for use on a landfill roof or other area includes a flexible membrane (22) and flexible photovoltaic cells bonded to the membrane. Wires (48,106) which connect various components of the system run in hollow protective raceways (104a). The raceways include a hollow central arcuate portion (116) and bonding flanges (112,114) on either side. Wires are inserted in the hollow portion through a slit (124) in the bottom of the raceway. The raceways are bonded to the membrane by welding or adhering the flanges to the membrane.