SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF SOLAR THERMAL CONCENTRATION FOR 2-DIMENSIONAL FOCUSING CONCENTRATORS INCLUDING FEATURES OF SEQUENTIAL HEATING, THERMAL LOSS REDUCTION, AND/OR ADJUSTMENT OF OPERATION OR OPERATING PARAMETERS

摘要

Systems and methods are disclosed including innovations related to aspects of solar concentration and/or the collection, transfer, or utilization of thermal energy. In some exemplary implementations, systems and methods of generating thermal energy using a plurality of solar modules are set forth, with each solar module includes a collector and a receiver.