Patent ID: 8381465
Filing Date: 2013-02-26
Classification: E04B,H01L,H02S,Y02A,Y02B,Y02E,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A building integrated power generating system comprising: a plurality of unitized curtain wall units adapted as part of an exterior shell for at least a portion of a building structure; a plurality of energy conversion devices integrated within said plurality of unitized curtain wall units; wherein said plurality of energy conversion devices are adapted to transform a first type of energy form into an electrical energy form; said plurality of unitized curtain wall units further defining and forming a plurality of integrated electrical conduits adapted to carry electrical wiring for said plurality of unitized curtain wall units, the integrated electrical conduits including a first set of horizontal framing members defining first conduits for electrical wiring, and a second set of vertical framing members defining second conduits for electrical wiring; wherein the power generating system is integrally incorporated within said plurality of unitized curtain wall units.