Patent ID: 8212140
Filing Date: 2012-07-03
Classification: F24S,H01L,H02S,Y02E

Abstract:
1. In combination, a solar panel system and an aqueduct that carries water, said combination comprising: a plurality of panel receivers each having a plurality of solar panels mounted thereto, said plurality of panel receivers being arranged in a combination defining a solar panel array having a length and width; a plurality of columns positioned at exterior edges of said solar panel array; a plurality of upper cables extending between respective columns, said panel receivers being supported by pairs of respective upper cables; a plurality of complementary lower cables extending between the columns; and a protective membrane secured to said plurality of lower cables and extending over a substantial portion of said length and width of said array, said protective membrane spaced below said array and defining a gap therebetween; and an aqueduct carrying water, said aqueduct including a bed and opposing banks that extend from said bed and above a water level of the water, said columns of said solar panel array being mounted exteriorly of said banks wherein said array spans a width of said aqueduct, and wherein said membrane is disposed above the water level of the aqueduct.