Gianluigi Mascolo - Danville CA, US David F. Taggart - San Carlos CA, US Jonathan D. Botkin - El Cerrito CA, US Christopher S. Edgett - Oakland CA, US
Assignee:
SunPower Corporation - San Jose CA
International Classification:
H01L 33/00
US Classification:
136243, 52 913
Abstract:
A supported PV assembly may include a PV module comprising a PV panel and PV module supports including module supports having a support surface supporting the module, a module registration member engaging the PV module to properly position the PV module on the module support, and a mounting element. In some embodiments the PV module registration members engage only the external surfaces of the PV modules at the corners. In some embodiments the assembly includes a wind deflector with ballast secured to a least one of the PV module supports and the wind deflector. An array of the assemblies can be secured to one another at their corners to prevent horizontal separation of the adjacent corners while permitting the PV modules to flex relative to one another so to permit the array of PV modules to follow a contour of the support surface.
Pv Wind Performance Enhancing Methods And Apparatus
Thomas Dinwoodie - Piedmont CA, US Colleen O'Brien - Berkeley CA, US David Neff - Fort Collins CO, US Gianluigi Mascolo - Alameda CA, US
Assignee:
PowerLight Corporation - Berkeley CA
International Classification:
H01L025/00
US Classification:
136251000, 136244000
Abstract:
Pressure equalization between upper and lower surfaces of PV modules of an array of PV modules can be enhanced in several ways. Air gaps opening into the air volume, defined between the PV modules and the support surface, should be provided between adjacent PV modules and along the periphery of the array. The ratio of this air volume to the total area of the air gaps should be minimized. Peripheral wind deflectors should be used to minimize aerodynamic drag forces on the PV modules. The time to equalize pressure between the upper and lower surfaces of the PV modules should be maintained below, for example, 10-20 milliseconds. The displacement created by wind gusts should be limited to, for example, 2-5 millimeters or less. For inclined PV modules, rear air deflectors are advised for each PV module and side air deflectors are advised for the periphery of the array.
Gianluigi Mascolo - Danville CA, US Thomas Dinwoodie - Piedmont CA, US
Assignee:
PowerLight Corporation - Berkeley CA
International Classification:
H02N 6/00
US Classification:
136245000
Abstract:
A collapsible PV assembly comprises a PV module, a front support and a rear support assembly. The front and rear supports are secured to the front and rear edges of the PV module. The rear support assembly comprises a wind deflector assembly including a wind deflector which can be placed in a downwardly and outwardly extending use orientation and a storage orientation, extending along the lower surface of the PV module. In some embodiments the wind deflector assembly is pivotally connected to the PV module.
David Taggart - San Carlos CA, US Gianluigi Mascolo - Emeryville CA, US Ning Ma - San Mateo CA, US
Assignee:
OptiSolar, Inc. - Hayward CA
International Classification:
E04H 15/02 E04H 15/34
US Classification:
135 96, 135121
Abstract:
An aeroelastic solar-power-generating canopy is described that requires minimal construction efforts. The canopy can be formed over supporting structures such as columns, without requiring an existing roof. The canopy contains a plurality of solar panels arranged substantially adjacent to each other, which are coupled to attachment members. Linking members are coupled to the attachment members, the linking members providing a flexing point for the solar panels. A cable is coupled to the linking members, spanning a substantial portion of the distance covered by the solar panels, providing a restraining force. And, at least one of the attachment members and cable is coupled to a supporting structure, wherein the cable in conjunction with the linking members allows the solar panels to dynamically react to loads, the arranged solar panels operating as a covering and as a source of solar power.
Flexible Roof-Mount System And Method For Solar Panels
Gianluigi Mascolo - Emeryville CA, US David F. Taggart - San Carlos CA, US Ning Ma - San Mateo CA, US Philip Rettger - Moraga CA, US
Assignee:
OPTISOLAR INC. - Hayward CA
International Classification:
E04B 7/18 E04D 13/18 E04G 23/00
US Classification:
521733, 248237, 5274521
Abstract:
Systems and methods are disclosed for efficiently securing solar panels on a roof surface that does not require penetration of the roof membrane. Supports for the solar panels are designed with a small footprint with sufficient spacing to allow free drainage between the supports. A simple, low-cost attachment member or clip can be integrated with each support to attach the panel to the support, and in some instances the clip (or its mount on the support) can also be used to lift the support to the roof. The panels can include one or more rails that can slide through a loosened clip, but be held securely in place by a tightened clip. The panels can be installed initially with the clips grasping the rails loosely and once the supports and rails are in their final positions, the clips can be fully tightened to form a rigid solar panel array.
Petra Solar - Redwood City, CA since Apr 2013
Sr. Product Manager
Nanosolar - San Jose Dec 2012 - Apr 2013
Sr. product Manager, Balance of System
Enecsys Dec 2011 - Dec 2012
Sr Product Manager, Product Management
Solyndra Mar 2009 - Sep 2011
Product/Program Development Manager
Schuco-USA Jan 2009 - Jul 2009
Product Manager-PV (contract)
Education:
Politecnico di Milano 2000 - 2001
Master in Industrial Design and Engineering, School of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Polytechnic University School of Engineering and Design Milan 1994 - 2000
Bachelor in Industrial Engineering, Design, Project Engineering, Product Development
Skills:
Product Development Solar Energy Photovoltaics Engineering Product Management Program Management Manufacturing Energy Start Ups Product Design Materials Testing Engineering Management Project Management Entrepreneurship Systems Engineering Lean Manufacturing Strategic Partnerships R&D Renewable Energy Business Development Analysis Product Marketing Cleantech Italian Business Planning Industrial Design Pdp Construction Solidworks System Design Solar Pv Crm Customer Relationship Management Solar
Interests:
Real Estate Inspired Pursuits Polo Sailing Travel Planning Restaurant and Hospitality Investing History
Dec 2012 to 2000 Sr. Product ManagerEnecsys Redwood Shores, CA Nov 2011 to Nov 2012 Sr. Product ManagerSolyndra Fremont, CA Mar 2009 to Sep 2011 Product ManagerSchuco Solar Fremont, CA Feb 2009 to Jul 2009 Product ManagerOptisolar Fremont, CA Jan 2007 to Jan 2009 Product manager DesignCoolSystems Berkeley, CA Jan 2006 to Jan 2007 Design EngineerSunpower Corp Berkeley, CA Feb 2002 to Jan 2006 Design Engineer IIValextra Milano, Lombardia Feb 2001 to Feb 2002 Sr Design managerPowerlight Corp (Now Sunpower) Berkeley, CA Jan 2000 to Jan 2001 Design Engineer
Education:
Polytechnic on Milan Milano, Lombardia 1994 to 2001 MS In Industrial Design and Engineering in Industrial Engineering