SOLAR CONCENTRATION SYSTEM

摘要

Embodiments of a system and method for collecting electromagnetic radiation are disclosed. One embodiment of a solar concentration system comprises at least one collector panel, the panel comprising a frame and a plurality of moveable reflector elements mounted therewithin, the plurality of movable reflector elements configured to rotate in unison about a set of parallel first axes and in unison about a second axis relative to an electromagnetic radiation source. The system further comprises at least one receiver comprising a support member and a plurality of energy conversion cells positioned along the support member, each energy conversion cell having an electromagnetic radiation concentrator protruding therefrom, the concentrator comprising an optical element and an entry aperture at a distal end thereof. The plurality of movable reflector elements are configured to reflect electromagnetic radiation from the source onto the at least one receiver for transforming electromagnetic radiation into electrical or thermal energy.

主权项

1. A panel, comprising:
a frame; and a plurality of moveable reflector elements mounted within the frame, the plurality of movable reflector elements configured to rotate in unison about a set of parallel first axes and in unison about a second axis relative to an electromagnetic radiation source; wherein the plurality of movable reflector elements are configured to reflect electromagnetic radiation from the electromagnetic radiation source onto an energy transformation medium for transforming the electromagnetic radiation into electrical or thermal energy.