Solar array integration system and methods therefor

A solar module assembly for mounting at least two solar modules onto a mounting surface, the assembly comprising:

• a sub-assembly comprising:
• at least two solar modules;
• a lower spar connecting a first end of each of the at least two solar modules;
• and
• an upper spar connecting a second end of each of the at least two solar modules;
• two pivot blocks attached to a first end of the sub-assembly;
• two anchor blocks attached to a second end of the sub-assembly;
• first, second, third and fourth tilt brackets, wherein each tilt bracket comprises a first and second side plate, and a base plate;
• and
• a first longitudinal link connected between the first and the second tilt bracket, and a second longitudinal link connected between the third and the fourth tilt bracket, wherein the longitudinal links are not connected to the solar module and are separate components from a mounting surface;
• wherein each pivot block connects to a separate tilt bracket via a connector, wherein the connector comprises a shaft through the pivot block and the first and second side plates of the tilt bracket, whereby the pivot block can rotate within the tilt bracket, and each anchor block connects to one tilt bracket, wherein each pivot block pivots on a connector to allow the sub-assembly to be raised and lowered as a unit.

A solar array system for mounting at least one solar module onto a mounting surface, the system comprising:

• at least one solar module;
• a first tilt bracket;
• a second tilt bracket;
• wherein the first and second tilt bracket each comprise a first and second side plate and a base plate;
• a pivot block means for connecting a first end of the solar module to the first tilt bracket side plates and for allowing the solar module to be raised and lowered without removing the solar panel from the first tilt bracket;
• and
• a longitudinal link connected between the first and second tilt brackets, wherein the longitudinal link is not connected to the solar module and is a separate component from a mounting surface.