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Solar energy collection systems and methods

  • US 8,508,082 B2
  • Filed: 06/20/2010
  • Issued: 08/13/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/20/2010
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A solar electricity system, comprising:

  • a solar collection surface adapted to convert light into DC electricity;

    a power inverter to convert the DC electricity into AC electricity; and

    a power cable connected to the power inverter, the power cable comprising a male plug on its distal end adapted to mate with a female power receptacle on a building structure,wherein the male plug is selected from the group consisting of a 110 volt U.S. Type B plug, a 110 volt Nema 5-15 plug, a 110 volt Nema 5-20 plug, a 220 volt Nema 14-30 plug, a 220 volt Nema 14-50 plug, a 220 volt Nema L14-20 plug, and a 220 volt Nema L14-30 plug;

    the power inverter comprising a female power receptacle;

    a second solar collection surface adapted to convert light into DC electricity;

    a second power inverter to convert the DC electricity into AC electricity; and

    a second male power cable connected to the second power inverter, the second male power cable comprising a second male plug on its distal end adapted to mate with the female power receptacle on the power inverter.

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