WO2010026437A3 - Focusing collector optical and energy system - Google Patents

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WO2010026437A3
WO2010026437A3 PCT/IB2007/002256 IB2007002256W WO2010026437A3 WO 2010026437 A3 WO2010026437 A3 WO 2010026437A3 IB 2007002256 W IB2007002256 W IB 2007002256W WO 2010026437 A3 WO2010026437 A3 WO 2010026437A3
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    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
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Abstract

For terrestrial or marine human occupied structures, the invention provides an improved solar energy collector that is fixed and storm resistant, makes electricity from infrared radiation, uses two stages of concentration to provide concentration of light without need for tracking, and adds a variable partly reflective or refractive means for dividing or redirecting the concentrated radiant energy between multiple uses in response to real time demand signals, user priority signals, and/or timer system. The invention also includes two or more optical interfaces enabling convenient and efficient integration with either heat exchanger slide-in unites or other adaptive modules adding electrolysis, air dehumidification, solar powered air conditioning and/or light delivery systems to the collector's functions. The invention enables the production of electricity and heat in a variable ratio or timing from sunlight, and integrates into a roof or facade structure, using a specially designed truss system where desirable.
PCT/IB2007/002256 2007-08-07 2007-08-07 Focusing collector optical and energy system WO2010026437A2 (en)

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