Photovoltaic module mounting clip with integral grounding

A clip for use with a photovoltaic (PV) assembly of the type including an electrically conductive frame, the clip comprising:

• an electrically conductive body comprising a central portion and first and second spaced-apart arms extending from the central portion;
• each arm extending from the central portion at an acute angle to the central portion;
• each arm having first and second outer portions with frame surface-penetrating, electrical contact elements at each outer portion;
• the frame surface-penetrating elements pointing generally towards the central portion;
• and
• the frame surface-penetrating elements of each arm being orientable in a direction generally perpendicular to the PV assembly.

A photovoltaic (PV) installation comprising:

• a support;
• first and second PV assemblies of the type having electrically conductive frames separated by a gap, the frames each having an upper surface;
• and
• a clip assembly for use with the first and second PV assemblies, the clip assembly comprising:
• an electrically conductive clip comprising:
• an electrically conductive body comprising a central portion and first and second spaced-apart arms extending from the central portion;
• each arm extending from the central portion at an acute angle to the central portion;
• and
• each arm having first and second outer portions with frame surface-disrupting, electrical contact elements at the outer portions.

A clip for use with a photovoltaic (PV) assembly of the type including an electrically conductive frame, the clip comprising:

• an electrically conductive body comprising a central portion and first and second spaced-apart arms extending from the central portion;
• the central portion and the first and second arms defining a generally U-shaped path;
• each arm having first and second outer portions with frame surface-disrupting, electrical contact element at the outer portions;
• and
• the outer portions extending in directions transverse to the generally U-shaped path;
• wherein each arm extends from the central portion at an acute angle to the central portion.