Micro-concentrator solar array using micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) based reflectors
US10250182B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 4, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 4, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/52
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for focusing light onto a plurality of solar cells. The apparatus comprises a plurality of solar cells, a plurality of groups of reflectors corresponding to the plurality of solar cells, and a control module in communication with the plurality of solar cells and the plurality of groups of reflectors. The control module includes control logic for monitoring an electrical output from the plurality of solar cells and repositioning the plurality of groups of reflectors when the electrical output is below a selected threshold.
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