Abstract: A method of moderating an operating temperature of a photovoltaic panel. The method includes forming a power generation subassembly that has a body element including concrete and a photovoltaic power generating module with the photovoltaic panel operable at the operating temperature within a predetermined range of operating temperatures and means for attaching the photovoltaic panel to the body element. A circuit is provided with a heat transfer medium circulating therethrough, the circuit including a loop circuit and an end portion. The body element includes an engagement portion that is positioned between and engaged with the photovoltaic panel and the loop circuit. The power generating subassembly is incorporated into a structure. Heat energy is permitted to be transferred between the photovoltaic panel and the heat transfer medium via the engagement portion to maintain the operating temperature of the photovoltaic panel within the predetermined range of operating temperatures.

Abstract: A wall assembly including a power generation subassembly having one or more body elements and one or more photovoltaic power generation modules. Each photovoltaic power generation module includes one or more photovoltaic panel with photovoltaic cells for converting light energy into electricity, being adapted to operate at an operating temperature within a range of operating temperatures, and means for attaching the photovoltaic panel to the body element. The wall assembly also includes one or more loop circuits adapted to permit flow of a heat transfer medium therethrough. Each loop circuit is at least partially engaged with the power generation subassembly for transfer of heat energy therebetween via conduction for moderating the operating temperature of the photovoltaic cells.