Patent ID: 8061091

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 heads are entirely formed of plastic; 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; and wherein the frame of each of the photovoltaic modules includes framework encompassing a perimeter of the corresponding photovoltaic laminate and a plurality of arms extending from and beyond the framework, the arms each providing a respective one of the mounting regions, and further wherein the first junction further includes one arm from each of a first, second, third, and fourth photovoltaic module interconnected by the male connector engaged with the female connector.