Micro-concentrator solar array using micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) based reflectors
US10693028B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 21, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 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 micro-concentrator solar array is provided, and includes a plurality of solar cells and a plurality of micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) based reflectors. Each solar cell includes a focal point. The MEMS based reflectors are each selectively tiltable about at least one axis to reflect a beam of light onto the focal point of one of the solar cells.
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