Solar array support methods and systems

a solar array and support method technology, applied in the field of solar energy capture, can solve the problems of difficult and expensive implementation of solar panel arrays in remote locations, difficult and expensive solar panel array installation in environmentally sensitive areas without significantly affecting the surrounding habitat, and the number of anchor lines used is reduced, so as to minimize the number of anchor lines used, the effect of reducing construction efforts and maintenance needs of the system
US20100314509A1Inactive Publication Date: 2010-12-16P4P HLDG
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
P4P HLDG
Publication Date
2010-12-16
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

Systems and methods for disposing and supporting a solar panel array are disclosed. The embodiments comprise various combinations of cables, support columns, and pod constructions in which to support solar panels. The solar panels can incorporate single or dual tracking capabilities to enhance sunlight capture. The embodiments encourage dual land use in which installation of the systems minimizes disruption of the underlying ground. Supplemental power may be provided by vertical axis windmills integrated with the columns. Special installations of the system can include systems mounted over structures such as parking lots, roads and aqueducts. Simplified support systems with a minimum number of structural elements can be used to create effective support for solar panel arrays of varying size and shapes. These simplified systems minimize material requirements and labor for installation of the systems.
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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 12 / 580,170 entitled: “Solar Array Support Methods and Systems”, filed on Oct. 15, 2009, which is a continuation-in-part application of U.S. application Ser. No. 12 / 466,331, filed on May 14, 2009 entitled “Solar Array Support Methods and Systems, which is a continuation-in-part application of U.S. application Ser. No. 12 / 255,178, filed on Oct. 21, 2008 entitled “Solar Array Support Methods and Systems”, which is a continuation-in-part application of U.S. application Ser. No. 12 / 143,624, filed on Jun. 20, 2008 entitled, “Solar Array Support Methods and Systems”, which is a continuation-in-part application of U.S. application Ser. No. 12 / 122,228, filed on May 16, 2008, entitled “Solar Array Support Methods and Systems”, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 11 / 856,521, filed on Sep. 17, 2007, entitled “Solar Array Support Methods and Systems”, whic...

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