Systems and methods for disposing and supporting a solar panel array are disclosed. The embodiments comprise various combinations of cables, support columns, and pod constructions in which to support solar panels. The solar panels can incorporate single or dual tracking capabilities to enhance sunli
Systems and methods for disposing and supporting a solar panel array are disclosed. The embodiments comprise various combinations of cables, support columns, and pod constructions in which to support solar panels. The solar panels can incorporate single or dual tracking capabilities to enhance sunlight capture. The embodiments encourage dual land use in which installation of the systems minimizes disruption of the underlying ground. Supplemental power may be provided by vertical axis windmills integrated with the columns. Special installations of the system can include systems mounted over structures such as parking lots, roads and aqueducts. Simplified support systems with a minimum number of structural elements can be used to create effective support for solar panel arrays of varying size and shapes. These simplified systems minimize material requirements and labor for installation of the systems.
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1. A solar panel array for covering a body of water, said array comprising: a plurality of panel receivers each having a plurality of solar panels mounted thereto, said solar panel array having a length and a width;a plurality of columns positioned at exterior edges of said solar panel array;a pair
1. A solar panel array for covering a body of water, said array comprising: a plurality of panel receivers each having a plurality of solar panels mounted thereto, said solar panel array having a length and a width;a plurality of columns positioned at exterior edges of said solar panel array;a pair of spaced cable truss assemblies, each cable truss assembly including a first support cable and a second support cable each extending between respective columns, and a plurality of interconnecting members interconnecting said first and second support cables, said first support cable having a first curvature, and said second support cable having a second opposite curvature, and said cable truss assemblies spanning said body of water such that some of said columns are located on one side of said body of water and other of said plurality of columns are located on an opposite side of said body of water;said panel receivers connected to and supported by said pair of spaced cable truss assemblies; anda plurality of anchor cables connected to and extending from said respective columns. 2. An array, as claimed in claim 1, wherein: each said cable truss assembly includes a plurality of cable truss assemblies spaced from one another longitudinally along a length of the array, said cable truss assemblies extending substantially parallel to one another, said plurality of panel receivers extending between adjacent pairs of said cable truss assemblies. 3. An array, as claimed in claim 1, wherein: said first and second support cables diverge from one another as the cables extend laterally beyond a longitudinal center area of said array. 4. An array, as claimed in claim 1 further including: an evaporative barrier mounted to the array to minimize evaporative losses. 5. An array, as claimed in claim 1, wherein: said evaporative barrier includes a waterproof membrane or fabric extending over a selected area under the solar panel array. 6. A solar panel array comprising: a plurality of panel receivers each having a plurality of solar panels mounted thereto, said solar panel array having a length and a width;each said panel receiver including a pair of spaced first or main struts and a plurality of second or interconnecting struts that interconnect said first or main struts;a plurality of columns positioned at exterior edges of said solar panel array; anda pair of spaced apart cable truss assemblies for supporting said plurality of panel receivers, each cable truss assembly including a first support cable and a second support cable each extending between respective columns, and a plurality of interconnecting members interconnecting said first and second support cables, said first and second support cables being substantially vertically oriented with one another, said first support cable having a first curvature, and said second cable having a second opposite curvature, and said first and second support cables diverge from one another as the cables extend laterally beyond a longitudinal center area of said array. 7. An array, as claimed in claim 6, further including: a plurality of anchor cables connected to and extending from respective columns. 8. An array, as claimed in claim 6, wherein: each said cable truss assembly includes a plurality of cable truss assemblies spaced from one another longitudinally along a length of the array, said cable truss assemblies extending substantially parallel to one another, said plurality of panel receivers extending between adjacent pairs of said cable truss assemblies. 9. An array, as claimed in claim 6 further including: an evaporative barrier mounted to the array to minimize evaporative losses. 10. An array, as claimed in claim 6, wherein: said evaporative barrier includes a waterproof membrane or fabric extending over a selected area under the solar panel array.
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