Abstract: A photovoltaic module may include a first frame portion defining a first plane, a second frame portion defining a second plane angled relative to the first plane, and a photovoltaic panel mounted to the second frame portion. The second frame portion may be supported only at opposing ends. The photovoltaic module may be stackable with similar modules.
Type:
Application
Filed:
November 13, 2013
Publication date:
May 15, 2014
Applicant:
SOLON CORPORATION
Inventors:
Paul Joseph SILBERSCHATZ, Jerrod Quinton RODOWCA
Abstract: Photovoltaic modules including a solar panel integrated with a supporting frame, and which are configured to be installed on a building rooftop. Modules according to the present teachings may be at least partially pre-assembled, with a solar panel oriented at a predetermined angle relative to the rooftop mounting surface of the supporting frame.
Type:
Application
Filed:
May 24, 2012
Publication date:
January 10, 2013
Applicant:
SOLON CORPORATION
Inventors:
David REGO, Daniel S. ALCOMBRIGHT, Jerrod Quinton RODOWCA, Ben Michael STRINER, John W. RETHANS
Abstract: Photovoltaic modules including a solar panel integrated with a supporting frame, and which are configured to be installed on a building rooftop. Modules according to the present teachings may be at least partially pre-assembled, with a solar panel oriented at a predetermined angle relative to the rooftop mounting surface of the supporting frame.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 24, 2012
Date of Patent:
December 25, 2012
Assignee:
SOLON Corporation
Inventors:
David Rego, Daniel S. Alcombright, Jerrod Quinton Rodowca, Ben Michael Striner, John W. Rethans
Abstract: Photovoltaic modules including a solar panel integrated with a supporting frame, and which are configured to be installed on a building rooftop. Modules according to the present teachings may be at least partially pre-assembled, with a solar panel oriented at a predetermined angle relative to the rooftop mounting surface of the supporting frame.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 24, 2012
Date of Patent:
November 27, 2012
Assignee:
SOLON Corporation
Inventors:
Jerrod Quinton Rodowca, Ronald L. Starjnski, David Rego, Ben Michael Striner, Benjamin William Schams, John W. Rethans, William Richardson
Abstract: Photovoltaic modules including a solar panel integrated with a supporting frame, and which are configured to be installed on a building rooftop. Modules according to the present teachings may be at least partially pre-assembled, with a solar panel oriented at a predetermined angle relative to the rooftop mounting surface of the supporting frame.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 24, 2012
Date of Patent:
November 27, 2012
Assignee:
SOLON Corporation
Inventors:
David Rego, Jerrod Quinton Rodowca, John W. Rethans
Abstract: Photovoltaic modules including a solar panel integrated with a supporting frame, and which are configured to be installed on a building rooftop. Modules according to the present teachings may be at least partially pre-assembled, with a solar panel oriented at a predetermined angle relative to the rooftop mounting surface of the supporting frame.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 24, 2012
Date of Patent:
November 13, 2012
Assignee:
Solon Corporation
Inventors:
David Rego, Jerrod Quinton Rodowca, Ben Michael Striner, John W. Rethans
Abstract: A frame-like holder for a solar panel includes a substantially L-shaped profile having at least one first leg that is orthogonal relative to the solar panel in an installed position of the solar panel and at least one second leg that adjoins the at least one first leg at an end of the at least one second leg that faces away from the solar panel. A cable holder is integrated into a front face of the at least one second leg of the L-shaped profile, the cable holder including a groove extending along the front face and being configured to receive and secure the at least one electric cable.