摘要 |
According to one aspect, there is provided a solar energy converter, including: a lens; a base plate having a first surface that faces the lens and a second surface that is opposite to the first surface; and a solar cell sandwiched between the lens and the base plate, wherein both the lens and the base plate are each provided with at least one channel for fluid for cooling the solar cell. Also contemplated is provision of at least one fin on both the lens and the base plate for cooling the solar cell. According to a second aspect, there is provided a method for cooling a solar energy converter having a lens, a base, and at least one solar cell sandwiched between said lens and said base plate, the method comprising the step of: cooling the at least one solar cell on two opposing sides. |