Compact optics for concentration, aggregation and illumination of light energy

摘要

A solar concentrator having a concentrator element for collecting input light, a redirecting component with a plurality of incremental steps for receiving the light and also for redirecting the light, and a waveguide including a plurality of incremental portions enabling collection and 5 concentration of the light onto a receiver. Other systems replace the receiver by a light source so system optics can provide illumination.