Non-parabolic solar concentration to an area of controlled flux density conversion system and method
US9231142B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 6, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/52
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A solar conversion system with a solar collector that is shaped to focus reflected sunlight along an area with a substantially constant flux density. The area shape can be resemble a rectangular, square, circular, or other shape. Included with the system is a solar conversion module having a photovoltaic cell that is alignable with the area. The cell converts the focused reflected sunlight into electrical energy when aligned with the area.
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