发明名称 |
Reflector assemblies, systems, and methods for collecting solar radiation for photovoltaic electricity generation |
摘要 |
Disclosed is a lightweight reflecting system for the concentration of solar radiation in which the reflecting optic is approximately sinusoidal in cross section and is maintained in this shape by minimal contact with a support frame. The reflector can be a flexible rectangular sheet deformed into a generally sinusoidal trough by compression between fixed or adjustable end supports. The sinusoid can be adjusted to be less than half a cycle by torsion applied to each end of the flexible sheet. A reflective film, polished metal, or similar material on the reflector surface can concentrate sunlight along a diffuse band rather than a sharp line, providing improved concentration levels for photovoltaic cells. The reflectors and their support frames can be mounted singly or severally on a tracking device that maximizes instantaneous power output by orienting the collectors toward the sun. |
申请公布号 |
AU2007277025(A1) |
申请公布日期 |
2008.01.31 |
申请号 |
AU20070277025 |
申请日期 |
2007.07.30 |
申请人 |
MEGAWATT SOLAR LLC |
发明人 |
DANIEL CONSTANTINE GREGORY;CHARLES ROSS EVANS;RUSSELL M. TAYLOR;JAMES CHRISTOPHER CLEMENS |
分类号 |
B67D7/72;H01L31/0232 |
主分类号 |
B67D7/72 |
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