Solar tracking device and method for high-effective concentration photovoltaic
US8247753B2 · kind B2 · utility
2Cited by
3References
9Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 9, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 21, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/52
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Provided is a high-effective concentration photovoltaic solar tracking device and method; and, more particularly, to a concentration photovoltaic solar tracking device and method, which maximize concentration efficiency by concentrating solar light using a Fresnel lens and moving a solar panel based on focus information formed when the concentrated solar light is irradiated on a photodiode.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.