Flexible solar roofing modules

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10790777
APP PUB NO 20190058436A1
SERIAL NO

15679687

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Building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) systems provide for solar panel arrays that can be aesthetically pleasing to an observer. BIPV systems can be incorporated as part of roof surfaces as built into the structure of the roof, particularly as roofing modules that have photovoltaic elements embedded or incorporated into the body of the module, in distinct tiles-sized areas. The use of modules that replicate the look of individual roofing tiles (or shingles) can lead to a more efficient installation process. Further, modules can include flexible joints between the distinct tiles-sized areas, across which solar cells within the module are electrically connected. The flexibility granted to the modules also makes installation easier, and further improves the fatigue and strain resistance of the overall solar array for its operational life.

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TESLA INC1 TESLA ROAD AUSTIN TX 78725

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Atchley, Brian Edward Petaluma, US 13 340
Flanigan, Daniel Preston Petaluma, US 7 157
Hudson, Tyrus Hawkes San Rafael, US 30 1190
Meisel, Andreas Novato, US 36 1846

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