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Pivotable support structure for cross canal solar array

Lepley, Benjamin·Cairo, George
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A cross canal support structure for photovoltaic cells is disclosed. The structure includes a major frame having disconnectable and hinged connections to anchors at its corners, on either side of the canal. The major frame carries a plurality of minor frames, which are inclinable at an angle with respect to the major frame with the use of fixed or adjustable mounting plates. The combination of the major frame's tilt and the minor frame tilt enables fabrication of support structures that hold panels at latitude inclination for various portions of a canal.

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Lepley, Benjamin, Cairo, George. 2023-08-15. Pivotable support structure for cross canal solar array. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/2222142

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