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Title:
SOLAR ARRAY INCORPORATING PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS HAVING KEYING STRUCTURES
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2010/019745
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
A photovoltaic array comprises a framework having a plurality of photovoltaic panels secured thereon. Each panel includes a photovoltaic module having first and second keying structures extending laterally therefrom. The panels are arranged such that the first keying structure of a first photovoltaic panel physically overlaps in abutting relationship with the mating surface of a second keying structure of a second, adjacent, panel. Electrodes on the respective keying structures are in electrically conductive contact. Each keying structure takes the form of a flange extending laterally from a support frame that engages the module. Each flange has a predetermined thickness dimension. One framework element has a keying step having a height dimension substantially equal to the thickness dimension of one of the flanges. The surface of the step has an electrode thereon. The first flange on the first panel of the array overlaps with the step, thereby disposing the electrode on the flange into electrical contact with the electrode on the step.

Inventors:
ASHMEAD JAMES WILLIAM (US)
MC QUADE MICHAEL ROBERT (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2009/053657
Publication Date:
November 04, 2010
Filing Date:
August 13, 2009
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Assignee:
DU PONT (US)
ASHMEAD JAMES WILLIAM (US)
MC QUADE MICHAEL ROBERT (US)
International Classes:
H01L31/042; H01L31/02; H01L31/048; H01L31/05
Domestic Patent References:
WO2008073905A22008-06-19
Foreign References:
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Attorney, Agent or Firm:
MEDWICK, George, M. (Legal Patent Records Center4417 Lancaster Pik, Wilmington DE, US)
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