Solar concentrator with spaced pivotable connections

摘要

A solar concentrator comprising a reflector assembly composed of first and second reflectors. Solar radiation incident on the first reflector from a target direction is focussed to a point focus via reflections from the first reflector onto the second reflector and subsequent reflections from the second reflector onto the point focus. First and second connectors support the reflector assembly and are configured to allow rotation of the reflector assembly about a first axis through pivoting. The first and second connectors are both located on the first axis and are spaced apart from each other along the first axis. The point of focus remains stationary relative to the rotation of the reflector assembly and is preferably located such that the first axis intersects the focus point.