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 |
WO2006130520(A2) |
申请公布日期 |
2006.12.07 |
申请号 |
WO2006US20588 |
申请日期 |
2006.05.26 |
申请人 |
SOLFOCUS, INC.;HORNE, STEPHEN JOHN;CONLEY, GARY D. |
发明人 |
HORNE, STEPHEN JOHN;CONLEY, GARY D. |
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