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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 30, 2019
Filed:
Jul. 06, 2017
Alion Energy, Inc., Richmond, CA (US);
Sean Bailey, Emeryville, CA (US);
Rodney Hans Holland, Novato, CA (US);
Miguel M. L. Praca, Kentfield, CA (US);
Alion Energy, Inc., Richmond, CA (US);
Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for supporting (racking) solar (e.g., photovoltaic) panels. At least one concrete track can be formed, first, second, and third racking structures can be assembled, each including two legs, landings at tops the legs, and feet that respectively can be secured to the at least one concrete track. A first solar panel can be placed on the landings of the first and second racking structures. A first edge of the first solar panel can be secured to each the landings of the first racking structure. A second solar panel can be placed on the landings of the second racking structure and on the landings of the third racking structure. A second edge of the first solar panel and a first edge of the second solar panel can be secured to each the landings of the second racking structure.