Abstract: In some implementations, a method may include generating, by a solar power generator, DC power, wherein the solar power generator may have a flat-on-ground configuration. The method may include receiving, by one or more electrolyzers, the DC power. The method may include generating, by the one or more electrolyzers and via an electrolysis process, oxyhydrogen (HHO) using the DC power.

Abstract: Edge blocks for a PV array comprising fastener or component holes for anchoring the array bonding the array and protecting array cabling. Edge blocks provide a favorable aerodynamic shape to help deflect incoming wind, the channel rainwater and to protect edge of the array. Methods having steps of placing modules contacting native topography or a smoothed or substantially flat portion of the ground in an array and holding the array together and down are also disclosed.

Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for improved hydrogen manufacture, processing, and shipping using solar derived power. A system for manufacturing hydrogen gas uses a solar power generator, an electrolyzer powered by the solar power generator, a gas separator for separating gases generated by the electrolyzer, such as oxygen and hydrogen, and a gas compressor for compressing the gases for transport and later use. The solar power generator may be one or more PV arrays and may further be at least one earth mount PV assembly. The PV assemblies may connect in parallel or in series. The electrolyzer comprises at least two distributed electrolyzer stacks. A system for manufacturing hydrogen and using the hydrogen gas may use a solar power generator, an oxyhydrogen electrolyzer powered by the solar power generator, and an oxyhydrogen boiler that generates steam for generating electrical power.

Abstract: A solar array includes PV modules arranged in adjacent/abutting rows, some lying flat on the ground with an interstitial layer between the modules and ground. There is no intermediate structure between the modules and interstitial layer. An end curb member may provide support and increase positional stability of the module group. Methods include providing an interstitial layer on the ground and supporting PV modules on it without an intermediate structure. The method may control lateral movement of PV modules, cooling them, and positioning them at a predetermined proximity for limited lateral and vertical movement. In some embodiments, the interstitial layer consists essentially of a membrane or geosynthetic material, such as geo-membrane plastics or geo-materials. The PV modules may rest on native topography or a smoothed/flat portion of the ground through the interstitial layer.

Abstract: A method comprising generating process heat from hydrox. In some versions, hydrox comprises at least 10%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 90%, or 99% by volume or by weight of a material having a stoichiometric ratio of hydrogen gas and oxygen gas. The process sometimes further comprises a step of providing an electric hydrox generator (EOG) and some EOG comprise an electrolyzer to produce hydrox. Versions of the (hydrox generator) electrolyzer have two or more cells, some of which sometimes exhibit a variable resistance function. Depending upon the version, the variable resistance function is measured or controlled electrically, mechanically, or electro-mechanically. Similarly, in these or other versions the EOG operates using photovoltaic electricity, which sometimes comes from a group of modules (such as 100 or more modules) arranged flatly on the ground. In some versions of the EOG, the power path does not contain a device that functions to adjust the voltage of the electricity in the power path.

Abstract: An earth mount-enabled utility-scale solar photovoltaic array has plural rows of solar panels supported on the ground s to establish an earth orientation of the solar panels. Edge portions of the panels rest on a ground support area and provide mechanical support, and an end curb member abuts at least one edge of the arrangement. The panels are interconnected in at least one series-connected string extending in at least two rows so that the string has a total distance between terminal ends of the series connection less than a lengthwise dimension of the solar panels constituting the string, routed to reduce “home run” connections at the end of the string.

Abstract: A utility-scale photovoltaic array composed of ground modules that have a contact region resting on the ground or a structure, with a three-dimensional region between the contact surface and the ground. The array includes connector systems between some modules that limit module movement, and the ground supports greater than 800 adjacent or conterminous modules that are flexibly joined in two dimensions. The array is capable of withstanding winds with speeds of greater than 150 mph (240 kph) and does not contain wind abatement stowing functionality or wind abatement extreme dampening functionality. The maximum height difference between adjacent modules is less than 4 inches, and the array comprises more than 10 rows and more than 10 columns of modules.

Abstract: Edge blocks for a PV array comprising fastener or component holes for anchoring the array bonding the array and protecting array cabling. Edge blocks provide a favorable aerodynamic shape to help deflect incoming wind, the channel rainwater and to protect edge of the array. Methods having steps of placing modules contacting native topography or a smoothed or substantially flat portion of the ground in an array and holding the array together and down are also disclosed.