High efficiency solar receiver

摘要

The present disclosure relates, in various embodiments, to solar receivers that include a central receiver assembly and at least one "wing" assembly. The wing assembly includes a dual-exposure or two-sided heat absorption panel, and is supported by structural components extending from the central receiver assembly. The heat absorption panels in the central receiver assembly and in the wing assembly may differ in the design and size of their tubing. Disclosed herein in various embodiments is a solar receiver comprising a central receiver assembly and a wing assembly. The central receiver assembly comprises an internal support structure and at least one external central tube panel.