Concentrated solar power system
US9273883B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 20, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E70/30
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for concentrating and storing solar energy are provided. A solar energy receiver for use with the systems and methods may include a container for holding a solar absorption material, such as a phase change material, and a cooled cover disposed above the container for condensing and collecting vaporized phase change material collected along an underside of the cover.
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