Abstract: A mounting structure for a solar panel unit, and a system of solar panel units are disclosed that are easy to manufacture and to install. The mounting structure has a relatively simple frame that can be formed by sheet metal bending operations. The solar panel unit also has a smooth exterior surface reducing wind uplift forces on the panel unit and the system.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 13, 2003
Date of Patent:
November 29, 2005
Assignee:
McConnell Energy Solutions, LLC
Inventors:
Michael J. Moulder, Eugene S. Taylor, Jr.