Tesla, Inc.
Inter-tile support for solar roof tiles

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Abstract:

One embodiment described herein provides a photovoltaic roof module. The roof module can include at least a first photovoltaic roof tile, a second photovoltaic roof tile positioned adjacent to the first photovoltaic roof tile, and a spacer coupled to and positioned between the first and second photovoltaic roof tiles. The spacer is configured to facilitate a semi-rigid joint between the first and second photovoltaic roof tiles.

Status:
Grant
Type:

Utility

Filling date:

7 Dec 2020

Issue date:

6 Sep 2022