Patent ID: 8309840
Filing Date: 2012-11-13
Classification: F24S,H01L,H02S,Y02B,Y02E

Abstract:
1. A solar panel overlay to be secured to a shingled roof deck, said solar panel overlay comprising: a substrate; a plurality of rows of photovoltaic cells on said substrate, wherein said solar panel overlay is shaped to define a step between each row of photovoltaic cells to provide vertical relief between the rows of photovoltaic cells and wherein said solar panel overlay is configured to provide an upper surface having an appearance that mimics that of said shingled roof deck; and a plurality of mounting formations on an undersurface of said substrate configured to slidingly engage associated mounting formations on said shingled roof deck, wherein upon installation of said solar panel overlay to said shingled roof deck, the mounting formations on said substrate and shingled roof deck are covered by said substrate and hidden from view when looking downwardly at said solar panel overlay.