发明名称 Concentrator solar photovoltaic array with compact tailored imaging power units
摘要 Solar panels and assembled arrays thereof include a collection of relatively compact, high-capacity power units. Optical components of each power unit include a front window or surface glazing, a primary mirror, secondary mirror and receiver assembly. Primary and secondary mirrors are defined by respective perimeters, at least a portion of which may be substantially coplanar and in contact with the front window. Some primary mirrors are configured with a perimeter of alternating full and truncated sections, and are curved to a base portion forming a pilot hole therein. Receiver assembly mechanical components include an alignment tube for mating with the primary mirror's pilot hole and for housing a photovoltaic solar cell. A base plate provided adjacent to the alignment tube serves to radiate heat emitted by the solar cell, and in some embodiments an additional heat sink provides further passive cooling. A tapered optical rod also provided within the receiver assembly directs received sunlight to the solar cell where electrical current is generated.
申请公布号 US8063300(B2) 申请公布日期 2011.11.22
申请号 US20050138666 申请日期 2005.05.26
申请人 HORNE STEPHEN JOHN;CONLEY GARY D.;SOLFOCUS, INC. 发明人 HORNE STEPHEN JOHN;CONLEY GARY D.
分类号 H02N6/00;F24J2/00;G02B5/10;H01L31/042 主分类号 H02N6/00
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