Abstract: A cable retention clip can include at least one clip body region defining at least two cable retention channels that are arranged to have parallel channel axes. Each cable retention channel has an inlet opening extending a length of the respective cable retention channel so that each cable retention channel forms a C-shape. Each cable retention channel can be separated from an adjacent cable retention channel by a cable separator member. The cable retention clip can also include at least two elongate resilient pillars that are spaced apart with a gap therebetween. The elongate resilient pillars extend from the clip body region that has the cable retention channels. Each elongate pillar includes a hook at an end that is opposite of the clip body region. Each hook can be oriented away from the other hook, such that both hooks point away from each other.

Abstract: Systems, devices, methods, and apparatus for a mechanical panel interface. Some systems include a base member at a bottom of a module frame. At least one support member of the module frame extends vertically away from the base member. A module receiving void of the module frame is configured to receive an edge of a PV module, is located above the at least one support member, and has an opening on a same side of the PV module frame as the at least one support member. A bracket interface of the module frame has an opening located on an opposite side of the module frame than the module receiving void. The bracket interface can be configured to receive, within a perimeter of the module frame, a tab of a corresponding module bracket. At least one enclosed area of the module frame is located above or below the bracket interface.

Abstract: In general, this disclosure describes a system and method that includes a set of photovoltaic panels that includes two or more photovoltaic panels electrically coupled together. Each photovoltaic panel has a physical connection with at least one other photovoltaic panel in the set of photovoltaic panels and each photovoltaic panel in the set of photovoltaic panels has a mechanical interface configured to interface with a mounting structure. The system further includes a dispenser that comprises a guide configured to align the physical connection of one or more of the photovoltaic panels in the set of photovoltaic panels with receiving hardware of the mounting structure. The dispenser is configured to house the set of photovoltaic panels and sequentially dispense each photovoltaic panel onto the mounting structure as the dispenser moves along a length of the mounting structure.

Abstract: Systems and apparatus for implementing a megawatt electric vehicle (“EV”) charging solution. In some implementations, a system includes at least one inverter; a vertical alignment track; and an electric vehicle charging interface physically connected to the vertical alignment track and electrically connected to the at least one inverter. The electric vehicle charging interface can be configured to move vertically up and/or down the vertical alignment track to adjust a height of the electric vehicle charging interface.

Abstract: This disclosure describes a system for making physical and electrical connections of solar modules to torque tubes. In some implementations, a system includes a bracket and one or more connectors. The bracket includes an electrical interface. The bracket is configured to (i) connect to a solar module and (ii) retain a torque tube within a perimeter of the bracket. The one or more connectors are configured to interface with corresponding connectors of the torque tube upon insertion of the torque tube within the perimeter of the bracket. The insertion of the torque tube within the perimeter of the bracket creates both of a physical and an electrical connection with the torque tube.

Abstract: The present disclosure involves systems and an apparatus supporting an array of solar panels, the system including a base that has a first end and a second end, a first linking member coupled to the first end by a first revolute joint, a second linking member coupled to the second end by a second revolute joint, a T-linkage connected to the first and second linking members by third and fourth revolute joints respectively, and a panel support affixed to the T-linkage and configured to receive and support a solar panel.

Abstract: Systems and apparatus for implementing a drop and play electric vehicle charging system. In one aspect, a system includes a base plate; at least one parking barrier connected to the base plate; an electric vehicle charging device; and a boom configured to suspend a charging cable above the base plate.

Abstract: A lead assembly includes a feeder cable, a drop line cable with first and second drop lines, and one or more mold structures disposed about and enclosing a region of electrical interconnection between the feeder cable and the drop line cable. The first drop line terminates at a first drop line connector configured for detachable connection to a wire harness having multiple branches that are each configured to receive electrical power generated by a corresponding PV panel. The second drop line terminates at a second drop line connector. The mold structure(s) are disposed about and enclose a region of electrical interconnection between the feeder cable and the drop line cable. In the region of electrical interconnection, at least a portion of the drop line cable extends along a longitudinal axis that is parallel to a longitudinal axis of at least a portion of the feeder cable.

Abstract: The present disclosure involves systems, and an apparatus supporting an array of solar panels, the system including a bearing assembly configured to support a tracking shaft while allowing the tracking shaft to rotate about an axis and a torsion bar with a first end configured to be affixed to a pile, and a second end configured to be coupled to the tracking shaft, the torsion bar configured to function as a torsion spring exerting torque on the tracking shaft in response to rotation of the tracking shaft about the axis.

Abstract: Systems and apparatus for implementing a mobile energy system. In one aspect, a mobile energy system includes a cabinet having an interior space defined by an outer surface of the cabinet, where the interior space can include a battery storage area configured to receive a battery energy storage system having at least 2 kWh of storage capacity. The mobile energy system can also include an item storage area configured to receive and store one or more other items, a connector configured to connect a battery energy storage system located in the battery storage area to an external power source, and a charging cable configured to connect the battery energy storage system to a charging port of an electric vehicle.

Abstract: In general, this disclosure describes a system and method that includes a set of photovoltaic panels that includes two or more photovoltaic panels electrically coupled together. Each photovoltaic panel has a physical connection with at least one other photovoltaic panel in the set of photovoltaic panels and each photovoltaic panel in the set of photovoltaic panels has a mechanical interface configured to interface with a mounting structure. The system further includes a dispenser that comprises a guide configured to align the physical connection of one or more of the photovoltaic panels in the set of photovoltaic panels with receiving hardware of the mounting structure. The dispenser is configured to house the set of photovoltaic panels and sequentially dispense each photovoltaic panel onto the mounting structure as the dispenser moves along a length of the mounting structure.

Abstract: A lead assembly includes first and second feeder cables and multiple drop lines. The feeder cables each has a first or second diameter and a first or second polarity. Each of the feeder cables contains two or more joints. Each joint electrically couples one or more drop lines to the first or second feeder cable at a nexus. Each drop line has a diameter that is less than the first diameter and less than the second diameter. Each drop line coupled to the first feeder cable is configured to be electrically connected to a wire harness configured to electrically connect to an array of solar panels. Two or more of the droplines that are connected to the first feeder cable each includes an in line fuse disposed between the joint and the wire harness. Each joint has a mold enclosure configured to enclose at least a portion of the nexus.

Abstract: A lead assembly includes first and second feeder cables and multiple drop lines. The feeder cables each has a first or second diameter and a first or second polarity. Each of the feeder cables contains two or more joints. Each joint electrically couples one or more drop lines to the first or second feeder cable at a nexus. Each drop line has a diameter that is less than the first diameter and less than the second diameter. Each drop line coupled to the first feeder cable is configured to be electrically connected to a wire harness configured to electrically connect to an array of solar panels. Two or more of the droplines that are connected to the first feeder cable each includes an in line fuse disposed between the joint and the wire harness. Each joint has a mold enclosure configured to enclose at least a portion of the nexus.

Abstract: A lead assembly includes a feeder cable, a drop line cable with first and second drop lines, and one or more mold structures disposed about and enclosing a region of electrical interconnection between the feeder cable and the drop line cable. The first drop line terminates at a first drop line connector configured for detachable connection to a wire harness having multiple branches that are each configured to receive electrical power generated by a corresponding PV panel. The second drop line terminates at a second drop line connector. The mold structure(s) are disposed about and enclose a region of electrical interconnection between the feeder cable and the drop line cable. In the region of electrical interconnection, at least a portion of the drop line cable extends along a longitudinal axis that is parallel to a longitudinal axis of at least a portion of the feeder cable.

Abstract: In an example, a multicable clip includes an elongate base, cradles, and first and second pedestals. The base has a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The cradles extend from the base, each of the cradles configured to receive a corresponding cable, each of the cradles having a narrower width at its opening than within the cradle. The first pedestal is formed at the first end of the base, the first pedestal having a first shoulder to engage a first retention flange of a cable raceway. The second pedestal is formed at the second end of the base, the second pedestal having a second shoulder to engage a second retention flange of the cable raceway. The first and second pedestals are configured to couple the multicable clip to one or more installation structures.

Abstract: A lead assembly includes a feeder cable, a drop line cable with first and second drop lines, and one or more mold structures disposed about and enclosing a region of electrical interconnection between the feeder cable and the drop line cable. The first drop line terminates at a first drop line connector configured for detachable connection to a wire harness having multiple branches that are each configured to receive electrical power generated by a corresponding PV panel. The second drop line terminates at a second drop line connector. The mold structure(s) are disposed about and enclose a region of electrical interconnection between the feeder cable and the drop line cable. In the region of electrical interconnection, at least a portion of the drop line cable extends along a longitudinal axis that is parallel to a longitudinal axis of at least a portion of the feeder cable.

Abstract: A component retention clip includes a body, a grip element, and two bottom slide-coupling elements. The body has a base wall and two side walls that form a slot. The grip element is in the slot coupled with one of the two side walls. The slide-coupling elements are on an outer surface of one of the two side walls. Each slide-coupling element has a tapered cross-sectional profile in a longitudinal plane that narrows in a sliding axis towards an edge of the one of the two side walls and has a trapezoidal cross-sectional profile in a lateral plane that is orthogonal with the longitudinal plane. The slide-coupling elements include a first slide-coupling element that has a first longitudinal plane in a first sliding axis and a second slide-coupling element that has a second longitudinal plane in a second sliding axis that is at an angle with the first sliding axis.