Abstract: In variants, the system can include a solar module array post-module interface that includes: a bracket, a cap, and a clip. The bracket can receive a solar module post and can include a self-locking feature that resists uplift along the post length. The cap can include a retention feature to retain the clip to the cap.
Type:
Application
Filed:
November 13, 2025
Publication date:
May 14, 2026
Applicant:
Planted Solar, Inc.
Inventors:
Richard Erb, Nathan Beckett, Jason Zide, Samson Tessema
Abstract: The present disclosure describes systems and methods for autonomous and rapid post installation and post-solar module assembly. In an aspect, the present disclosure provides a solar module array comprising: a plurality of solar modules; and a plurality of posts configured to support the plurality of solar modules, wherein at least one solar module of the plurality of solar modules is configured to be supported by two or more posts at a plurality of non-corner positions along a first longitudinal side of the at least one solar module.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 26, 2024
Date of Patent:
September 9, 2025
Assignee:
Planted Solar, Inc.
Inventors:
Colin Sheredy, Richard Erb, Nathan Beckett
Abstract: In an aspect, the present disclosure describes a method comprising using at least one robot to fully autonomously position and assemble at least one solar module and its supporting structure at a sensed geolocation without aid from a user.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 19, 2022
Date of Patent:
September 5, 2023
Assignee:
Planted Solar, Inc.
Inventors:
Richard Erb, Gilad Almogy, Nathan Beckett
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