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Building integrated photovoltaic conversion system implemented in both vision and spandrel areas

  • US 7,845,127 B2
  • Filed: 09/22/2009
  • Issued: 12/07/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/23/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A building integrated power generating system comprising:

  • a plurality of unitized curtain wall elements adapted as part of an exterior shell for a building structure in both vision areas and spandrel areas;

    wherein said unitized curtain wall elements are adapted to be hung from and situated in front of said building structure and span a vertical space that extends and covers both at least one vision area and one contiguous spandrel area;

    a plurality of energy conversion devices integrated within said plurality of unitized curtain wall elements including a plurality of first energy conversion devices in said vision areas and a plurality of second energy conversion devices in said spandrel areas;

    wherein said plurality of energy conversion devices are adapted to transform a first type of energy form into an electrical energy form;

    wherein the power generating system is integrally incorporated within said plurality of unitized curtain wall elements spanning said vision areas and spandrel areas.

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