Panel assembly for use with reflective roof and methods of use
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1. A panel assembly comprising:
- a) a suspension mechanism;
b) an array of dark panels operably attached thereto to form a panel assembly;
wherein the panel assembly is suspended over an exterior surface of a building;
wherein the panel assembly decreases reflection of solar radiation from the exterior surface; and
wherein the panel assembly does not contain any structures for supplying water to the exterior surface or panels.
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Abstract
A panel assembly for decreasing reflection of solar radiation by the exterior of a building, such as a white roof. The assembly includes dark or radiation absorbent panels suspended above the roof or walls of a building by attachment to cables, upright support posts or other support mechanisms. A method for warming a cool roof includes covering the roof with an array of dark panels. Various environmental incentives and benefits may be obtained by use of the panel assembly.
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1. A panel assembly comprising:
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a) a suspension mechanism;
b) an array of dark panels operably attached thereto to form a panel assembly;
wherein the panel assembly is suspended over an exterior surface of a building;
wherein the panel assembly decreases reflection of solar radiation from the exterior surface; and
wherein the panel assembly does not contain any structures for supplying water to the exterior surface or panels. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A method of decreasing the reflection of solar radiation from an exterior surface of a building comprising:
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a) operably attaching an array of dark panels to a suspension mechanism; and
b) suspending the array of dark panels over the exterior surface;
wherein the panel assembly decreases reflection of solar radiation from the exterior surface; and
wherein the panel assembly does not contain any structures for supplying water to the exterior surface or panels.
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23. A method of obtaining environmental incentives from a government or corporation comprising:
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a) operably attaching an array of dark panels to a suspension mechanism;
b) suspending the array of dark panels over the exterior surface; and
c) applying for an environmental incentive;
wherein the panel assembly decreases reflection of solar radiation from the exterior surface; and
wherein the panel assembly does not contain any structures for supplying water to the exterior surface or panels. - View Dependent Claims (24)
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25. A method of generating electricity comprising:
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a) operably attaching an array of dark panels to a suspension mechanism;
b) suspending the array of dark panels over the exterior surface; and
c) affixing at least one photovoltaic cell to at least one dark panel;
d) generating electricity using the photovoltaic cell;
wherein the panel assembly decreases reflection of solar radiation from the exterior surface; and
wherein the panel assembly does not contain any structures for supplying water to the exterior surface or panels. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27)
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