Abstract: Provided is a system and method for a plug and play style electrical wiring harness permitting connection of a photovoltaic solar installation to existing electrical wiring of a building.

Abstract: Provided is a system and method for a plug and play style electrical wiring harness permitting connection of a photovoltaic solar installation to existing electrical wiring of a building.

Abstract: Provided are a system and method for a self-aligning system for mounting at least one photovoltaic module to a surface. The system includes a plurality of rails, each rail having a plurality of slideably attached friction locking retainers, and a plurality of anchors with fasteners extending opposite from friction locking retainers. A collapsible separator is coupled between the rails and structured and arranged to align the rails to each other at a pre-defined separation distance. Each friction locking retainer structured and arranged to laterally slide along a portion of each rail and remain as positioned by a user. Each friction locking retainer further structured and arranged to grip and permit adjustment of at least one photovoltaic module during mounting. An associated method of use is also provided.

Abstract: An anchor for anchoring at least a portion of a self-aligning mounting system for photovoltaic modules to a surface including: a ridged supporter having a predetermined length structured and arranged to permit vertical height attachment and adjustment of at least a portion of a photovoltaic anchoring rack; and a base, coupled to the ridged supporter, the base structured and arranged to affix the base to a surface with a fastener, the base having an underside having a water sealing material disposed thereon and structured and arranged to form a generally waterproof seal when the base is affixed by the fastener to the surface.

Abstract: Provided are a system and method for a self-aligning system for mounting at least one photovoltaic module to a surface. The system includes a plurality of rails, each rail having a plurality of slideably attached friction locking retainers, and a plurality of anchors with fasteners extending opposite from friction locking retainers. A collapsible separator is coupled between the rails and structured and arranged to align the rails to each other at a pre-defined separation distance. Each friction locking retainer structured and arranged to laterally slide along a portion of each rail and remain as positioned by a user. Each friction locking retainer further structured and arranged to grip and permit adjustment of at least one photovoltaic module during mounting. An associated method of use is also provided.

Abstract: A friction locking retainer for a self-aligning system of mounting at least one photovoltaic module having a thickness to a surface, including: a clamp having a central portion defined by at least one generally vertical wall having a distal end with a flange transverse to the wall and extending away from the central portion, the central portion further having a first opening; a first elastomer element disposed below the first opening opposite from the central portion, the elastomer element having a central passage aligned to the first opening; a bolt having a head section and a threaded section, the bolt disposed to pass through the first opening and the central passage of the elastomer element; and a nut disposed about the threaded section of the bolt extending from the central passage.

Abstract: A removable water cap to cap a fastener retaining a self-aligning system of mounting photovoltaic modules to a surface, including: a base having a first end structured and arranged to fit between at least two roof shingles; and a second end opposite from the first end, the second end structured and arranged to receive and generally seal the fastener, and permit an undersurface of the base to be generally in consistent contact with at least one underlying shingle.

Abstract: A pavement such as a road, driveway, sidewalk, parking lot or the like, formed with pervious concrete material and one or more basalt reinforcing members embedded in or positioned below the pervious concrete material. The one or more basalt reinforcing members add structural rigidity to the pervious concrete, making the pervious concrete capable or supporting loads as normally experienced on pavements. The one or more basalt reinforcing members may be basalt rebar rods, or basalt rebar rods having a Figure-Eight shape, or a mesh made of basalt strands. In one example, the pavement may also include a layer of filtration fabric positioned below the basalt reinforcing members. Various methods are described for forming pavements, roads, driveways, sidewalks, parking lots or the like. Such a pavement allows water or moisture to pass through the surface of the pavement and be filtered. Such a pavement reduces flooding and the need for complex storm drainage systems adjacent to the pavement.