Solar panel junction box capable of integrating with a variety of accessory modules, and method of use

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8971046
APP PUB NO 20140285975A1
SERIAL NO

14296739

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A junction box is affixed to, and electrically coupled with, a solar panel. The junction box is configured to releaseably engage and disengage accessory modules, thereby allowing accessory modules to be replaced or exchanged easily. Accessory modules are electrically coupled with other accessory modules in the solar panel string. The furthest downstream accessory module is connected to a wire harness, which is connected to a central combiner box.

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  • SHOALS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Solon, Dean Gallatin, US 33 106

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