Photovoltaic integrated building component

摘要

A structural building component for a residential or light commercial building includes a PV laminate and a plastic frame (60) disposed at least around the PV laminate. The plastic frame (60) includes a first electrical connector (50) for communication with the PV laminate and receptive to electrical connection with a contiguous PV laminate. The first electrical connector (50) is configured to facilitate electrical and mechanical connection with the contiguous PV laminate and the frame (60) includes a means for facilitating attachment to the building structure.