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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 09, 2014
Filed:
Aug. 10, 2011
Dallas W. Meyer, Prior Lake, MN (US);
Lowell J. Berg, Eden Prairie, MN (US);
Lance E. Stover, Eden Prairie, MN (US);
Orville D. Dodd, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Thomas L. Murnan, Bloomington, MN (US);
Dallas W. Meyer, Prior Lake, MN (US);
Lowell J. Berg, Eden Prairie, MN (US);
Lance E. Stover, Eden Prairie, MN (US);
Orville D. Dodd, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Thomas L. Murnan, Bloomington, MN (US);
Tenksolar, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
In an example, a solar energy system includes multiple PV modules, multiple reflectors, and a racking assembly. Each of the reflectors is positioned opposite a corresponding one of the PV modules. The racking assembly mechanically interconnects the PV modules and the reflectors to form an interconnected system. The racking assembly defines gaps within the racking assembly and between adjacent PV modules and reflectors. The interconnected system includes multiple contact points associated with the gaps. The gaps and contact points configure the interconnected system to accommodate surface unevenness of an installation surface up to a predetermined surface unevenness.