Photovoltaic array with array-roof integration member
AssigneeSunPower Corporation
InventorsDouglas H. ROSE, Carl LENOX
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Abstract
One embodiment relates to a photovoltaic (PV) apparatus. The PV apparatus includes a plurality of photovoltaic modules arranged in an array and attached to a support structure which is attached to a roof. Each of the photovoltaic modules comprises a plurality of photovoltaic cells. A first array-roof integration member is attached to a first side of the array. The array-roof integration member covers a gap between the first side of the array and the roof. Another embodiment relates to a method of installing a photovoltaic apparatus upon a sloped roof. Another embodiment relates to a kit for mounting a photovoltaic apparatus on a roof. Other embodiments, aspects and features are also disclosed herein.
Claims20
A photovoltaic apparatus comprising:
- a support structure attached to a surface of a roof;
- a plurality of photovoltaic modules attached to the support structure;
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- a first array-roof integration member that is attached to a first photovoltaic module in the plurality of photovoltaic modules, the first array-roof integration member covering a gap between the first photovoltaic module and the surface of the roof.
A method of installing a photovoltaic apparatus on a roof, the method comprising:
- attaching a support structure to a top surface of a roof;
- attaching a plurality of photovoltaic modules to the support structure;
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- attaching a first array-roof integration member to a first photovoltaic module in the plurality of photovoltaic modules so as to cover a gap that extends between the first photovoltaic module and the top surface of the roof.
A kit for mounting a photovoltaic apparatus on a roof comprising:
- a support structure configured for attachment to a surface of a roof;
- a plurality of photovoltaic modules that are configured to be attached to the support structure;
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- an array-roof integration member that is configured to be attached to a photovoltaic module in the plurality of photovoltaic modules to cover a gap between the photovoltaic module and the surface of the roof.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.