Solar-powered system and method for providing utilities

Details Solar-powered system and method for providing utilities Solar-powered system and method for providing utilities

2008-04-10

2010-12-07

Rinehart, Kenneth B (Department: 3743)

Stoves and furnaces

Solar heat collector

With concentrating reflector

C126S600000, C126S683000, C126S684000, C126S690000, C060S641150, C060S641800

Reexamination Certificate

active

07845345

ABSTRACT:
A solar-powered system and method for producing a utility, such as electricity, hot water, and/or potable water is disclosed. The system may be configured to produce the utilities alone or in combination. The system may comprise a fluid medium, a converter, one or more solar concentrators, a storage tank, a collection tank, a dehydration tank, and one or more safety features. The system may be closed-loop or open-loop.

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