Solar thermal unit
US11159123B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 16, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 26, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 27, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/60
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Solar thermal units and methods of operating solar thermal units for the conversion of solar insolation to thermal energy are provided. In some examples, solar thermal units have an inlet, and a split flow of heat absorbing fluid to either side of the solar thermal unit, along a first fluid flow path and a second fluid flow path. Optionally, one or more photovoltaic panels can be provided as part of the solar thermal unit, which may convert solar insolation to electric power that may be used by a system connected to the solar thermal unit.
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