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Light collector

US4135537A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 20, 1978
Grant dateJan 23, 1979
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Expiry dateMar 20, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/60
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for recovering energy from light, such as sunlight, wherein a luminescent fluid is employed in conjunction with photovoltaic means, heat is recovered from the luminescent fluid, and electricity is recovered from the photovoltaic means.

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