摘要 |
A concentrating photovoltaic collection system includes a concentrator that focuses light from a source on a focal point, and a photovoltaic box collector at approximately the focal point of the concentrator. The photovoltaic collector has a triangular, square, or hexagonal front wall, and either a corresponding back wall and a plurality of either interconnecting specularly reflective side walls that form a kaleidoscope or converging side walls that form a hollow pyramid. A hole in the front wall lets the light in, and a combination of reflective surfaces and solar cells reflects the light in the collector, provides uniform illumination of the solar cells and consequent efficient conversion of the light into electricity. |