Concentrated solar photovoltaic and photothermal system
US11482967B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 26, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E70/30
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides a hybrid, concentrating photovoltaic-solar thermal (CPV/T) system and components thereof, and methods for converting solar energy to electricity at high efficiencies while capturing and storing solar thermal energy for later deployment.
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