SOLAR-INFRARED HYBRID COLLECTOR

摘要

A system and method for improving solar collector design to provide thermal and electric output during times of low or no solar intensity. The improved solar collector design includes an infrared heater to supplement energy provided by the sun during time of low or no solar intensity.

主权项

1. A solar-infrared hybrid collector comprising:
a reflector; a receiver positioned in proximity to the reflector configured to collect solar radiation and infrared radiation from the reflector; an infrared heater positioned in proximity to the receiver and configured to provide infrared radiation to the receiver; and wherein the receiver converts solar radiation and infrared radiation into at least one of electricity and thermal energy.