Dual geometry trough solar concentrator
US9941436B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 23, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/52
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention is a trough shaped solar concentrator and collector having its focal area and receiver located inside the trough structure below the trough aperture and having a unique dual section trough reflector with a combination of different underlying reflector geometries.
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