Solar concentrator system

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2011-04-12

2011-04-12

Neckel, Alexa D (Department: 1723)

Batteries: thermoelectric and photoelectric

Photoelectric

Panel or array

C136S243000, C136S244000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07923624

ABSTRACT:
A solar energy concentrator system includes a supporting structure and a plurality of solar modules coupled to the supporting structure. Each module of the plurality of solar modules includes a plurality of Fresnel reflectors. The plurality of reflectors is arranged to focus solar radiation linearly onto a photovoltaic cell providing two axis concentration. The supporting structure is rotatably connected to a plurality of support members and aligned to allow the supporting structure to rotate about a polar axis. A plurality of optical trusses is connected to the plurality of solar modules and rotatably connected to the supporting structure to allow the plurality of solar modules to be rotated about a declination axis to track a motion of the sun through seasons of the year.

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