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An integrated photovoltaic system includes a plurality of individual photovoltaic modules that each convert solar energy into DC power. Each of the photovoltaic modules is coupled to a busway that combines the DC power generated by each photovoltaic module into a DC power output. The connection betw

An integrated photovoltaic system includes a plurality of individual photovoltaic modules that each convert solar energy into DC power. Each of the photovoltaic modules is coupled to a busway that combines the DC power generated by each photovoltaic module into a DC power output. The connection between each photovoltaic module and the busway is environmentally sealed, as is the electrical wiring contained within the busway. The busway is coupled to a DC to AC power inverter that provides a supply of AC power. The coupling between the busway and the power inverter is environmentally protected, such that the entire DC wiring for the photovoltaic system is environmentally sealed and the system functions as an "AC photovoltaic system" having an AC power output.

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[What is claimed is:] [1.]a plurality of individual photovoltaic modules for converting solar energy into DC power;an enclosed busway coupled to each of the plurality of photovoltaic modules to combine the DC power from each module and provide a DC power output, wherein each photovoltaic module incl

[What is claimed is:] [1.]a plurality of individual photovoltaic modules for converting solar energy into DC power;an enclosed busway coupled to each of the plurality of photovoltaic modules to combine the DC power from each module and provide a DC power output, wherein each photovoltaic module includes a sealed plug member that is received in a mating sealed receptacle formed in the busway to provide an environmentally protected electrical coupling between the photovoltaic modules and the busway; anda power inverter connected to the busway for converting the DC power output from the plurality of photovoltaic modules to AC power for output from the photovoltaic system, wherein the busway provides an environmentally protected connection between the electrical wiring and the power inverter.