Abstract: A method of manufacture of a photovoltaic solar roof tile assembly can include forming a laminated structure by laminating one or more sheets that include at least one photovoltaic solar cell, and attaching a junction box to the laminated structure to form a photovoltaic solar panel. The junction box can include a first DC connector and a second DC connector. Attaching the junction box to the laminated structure can include sealing the first DC connector to the laminated structure. The method of manufacture can include forming a roof tile with a hole that extends from a front side of the roof tile to a rear side of the roof tile, and locating the junction box in the hole by inserting the first DC connector from a front side of the roof tile and attaching the second DC connector from the rear side.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 28, 2020
Date of Patent:
April 11, 2023
Assignee:
SOLARMASS ENERGY GROUP LTD.
Inventors:
Paul Julian Cropper, David Allan Stirling
Abstract: A solar roof tile with an integrated cable management system includes a roof tile weighing less than 400 lbs per 100 square feet of installed roof area and a photovoltaic solar panel attached to a front side of the roof tile. A rear side of the roof tile includes one or more channels configured to accommodate one or more electrical power cables. A method of routing and securing electrical power cables for a solar roof installation using the solar roof tiles is also disclosed.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 7, 2020
Date of Patent:
May 4, 2021
Assignee:
SOLARMASS ENERGY GROUP LTD.
Inventors:
Paul Julian Cropper, Brian Roth, Paul Henderson
Abstract: Photovoltaic solar panels are a know means of generate electricity from ultra-violet and solar power. Known problems associated with photovoltaic solar panels include poor efficiency and a short apparatus lifespan; alongside an inability to be easily integrated into architectural surroundings. Disclosed herein is a photovoltaic solar panel, designed to be attached to the front face of a roof tile, which generates electricity with an improved efficiency, has increased longevity and can be incorporated into a variety of architectural surroundings.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 4, 2014
Date of Patent:
August 25, 2020
Assignee:
Solarmass Energy Group Ltd.
Inventors:
Paul Julian Cropper, David Allan Stirling
Abstract: A method of manufacture of a photovoltaic solar roof tile assembly can include forming a laminated structure by laminating one or more sheets that include at least one photovoltaic solar cell, and attaching a junction box to the laminated structure to form a photovoltaic solar panel. The junction box can include a first DC connector and a second DC connector. Attaching the junction box to the laminated structure can include sealing the first DC connector to the laminated structure. The method of manufacture can include forming a roof tile with a hole that extends from a front side of the roof tile to a rear side of the roof tile, and locating the junction box in the hole by inserting the first DC connector from a front side of the roof tile and attaching the second DC connector from the rear side.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 5, 2019
Date of Patent:
May 19, 2020
Assignee:
SOLARMASS ENERGY GROUP LTD.
Inventors:
Paul Julian Cropper, David Allan Stirling
Abstract: A solar roof tile with an integrated cable management system includes a roof tile weighing less than 400 lbs per 100 square feet of installed roof area and a photovoltaic solar panel attached to a front side of the roof tile. A rear side of the roof tile includes one or more channels configured to accommodate one or more electrical power cables. A method of routing and securing electrical power cables for a solar roof installation using the solar roof tiles is also disclosed.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 2, 2019
Date of Patent:
January 7, 2020
Assignee:
Solarmass Energy Group Ltd.
Inventors:
Paul Julian Cropper, Brian Roth, Paul Henderson