US2017179878A1PendingUtilityA1

Photovoltaic-clad masonry unit

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Assignee: SolaBlock LLCPriority: Jan 17, 2014Filed: Mar 6, 2017Published: Jun 22, 2017
Est. expiryJan 17, 2034(~7.5 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Patrick John Adrian QuinlanJonathan Richard LewisJason Michael Laverty
H02S 20/26H02S 40/36Y02B10/10Y02E10/50H10F 19/90H10F 19/80
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Abstract

A masonry unit including a photovoltaic cell for generation of electricity is described herein. More particularly a photovoltaic-clad concrete block that combines the structural attributes of concrete block (or other masonry unit) and the energy production of solar photovoltaics is described herein. Methods for manufacturing, installing, and electrically connecting such photovoltaic-clad concrete blocks are also described herein.

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         1 . Connective wiring fitted with clamping connectors that connect photovoltaic-clad masonry units to return wiring to loads.

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