Patent ID: 8291654

Claim:
A photovoltaic module kit for non-penetrating installation on a substantially flat installation surface, the kit comprising: a plurality of photovoltaic modules each including: a photovoltaic laminate, a framework encompassing a perimeter of the photovoltaic laminate and forming a mounting region; and a plurality of connectors including: a male connector having a male fastener extending from a head, a female connector having a female fastener adapted for engagement with the male fastener and assembled within a head, wherein the male and female fasteners are metal; wherein the kit is configured to provide a mounted array state having a first junction at which the mounting regions of at least two of the photovoltaic modules are aligned and interconnected by engagement of the male connector with the female connector, the first junction being substantially electrically insulated, wherein the first junction includes the metal fasteners substantially encompassed within plastic, wherein the male fastener is a bolt having a shaft defining a length, and further wherein the first junction includes contiguously arranged plastic components forming a passageway, a length of the passageway combined with a thickness of the head of the female connector being greater than the length of the bolt.