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Solar cell, module, array, network, and power grid

  • US 8,319,091 B2
  • Filed: 02/14/2011
  • Issued: 11/27/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/29/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A solar array comprising:

  • a structure configured to resemble a palm tree comprising;

    at least one trunk portion;

    a plurality of solar modules;

    wherein at least one of said solar modules is configured to resemble a palm frond comprising;

    a stem portion and a blade portion, said stem portion extending from said at least one trunk portion, said blade portion including at least one solar cell having a working surface area for capturing sunlight and for providing an electrical energy output;

    at least one electrically transmissive element coupled to said plurality of solar modules for conducting said electrical energy output; and

    at least one mechanical fastener for securing said solar array in an upright position;

    wherein said at least one trunk portion comprises at least one receptacle for receiving and coupling with the stem portions of said solar modules, said at least one receptacle providing at least one point of access to said at least one electrically transmissive element.

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