Abstract:
A solar concentrator comprising elongate lenses associated with respective elongate light collectors such that the focal line of the lenses are coincident with the respective light collector. The light collector comprises a transparent elongate body having an optically active core running longitudinally of the body, the focal line of the respective lens being arranged to be coincident with the optically active core. The core comprises optically active particles that absorb incident light and emit it as secondary radiation. The secondary radiation is directed along the body of the light collector and is converted into electrical power by photovoltaic cells located at each end of the body. The solar concentrator is particularly suited for use as a window blind.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a solar energy reception system comprising a solar panel (1) provided with an active face (13) and at least one upright (2, 3) to support this solar panel. According to the invention, the solar panel is linked to the upright in a pivoting manner and this upright comprises at least one articulation (15) able to place the active face (13) of the solar panel in a protection position facing the ground in case of violent wind.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a solar energy reception system comprising a solar panel (1) provided with an active face (13) and at least one upright (2, 3) to support this solar panel. According to the invention, the solar panel is linked to the upright in a pivoting manner and this upright comprises at least one articulation (15) able to place the active face (13) of the solar panel in a protection position facing the ground in case of violent wind.
Abstract:
The invention includes at least one module with a mirror-reflectant curved-concave surface which concentrates luminous radiation on a number of devices in order to produce electric or any other type of energy. It is also equipped with means for directing said mirror surface in accordance with the position of the sun. In principle it is characterized in that each module comprises a light and slim lamellar body with an arched structure incorporating the surface of the curved-concave mirror, said lamellar body being associated with a number of rigidizing supports which stabilize and rigidize said arched structure in order to maintain this shape, supported on the ground with interposed guiding devices by means of which the arched structure at least tilts to one side or the other depending on a light sensor or timer which activates a device which positions each module in real time with the required orientation depending on the position of the sun.
Abstract:
The Modular Multifunctional Solar Structure is an innovative design in the field of Renewable Energy. This system, the schematic diagram of which is shown in figure 2, will collect the energy from the sunlight by using lightweight rotary thermal or bivalent photovoltaic solar receivers (A), sandwiched between Support Columns (B) which house the technical services. Because of its modular concept, this structure allows: an easy and progressive assembly in places exposed to the sun, with negative angles of down to 90º; and a microprocessor controlled solar tracking device, with alternative fixed or manually adjustable settings. These features solve the traditional problems associated with solar energy collectors, which include: a fixed position which is confined to specific angles, or a vertical layout, both of which are inefficient in terms of energy recovery; large dimensions and heavyweight collectors, which may need ungainly support structures; and wasted space.
Abstract:
The Modular Multifunctional Solar Structure is an innovative design in the field of Renewable Energy. This system, the schematic diagram of which is shown in figure 2, will collect the energy from the sunlight by using lightweight rotary thermal or bivalent photovoltaic solar receivers (A), sandwiched between Support Columns (B) which house the technical services. Because of its modular concept, this structure allows: an easy and progressive assembly in places exposed to the sun, with negative angles of down to 90º; and a microprocessor controlled solar tracking device, with alternative fixed or manually adjustable settings. These features solve the traditional problems associated with solar energy collectors, which include: a fixed position which is confined to specific angles, or a vertical layout, both of which are inefficient in terms of energy recovery; large dimensions and heavyweight collectors, which may need ungainly support structures; and wasted space.
Abstract:
A directional support structure for use with solar panels, flat satellite antennas, and the like items that are directed toward a point in space. The support structure has a mounting plate with an extension tube extending outwardly therefrom and is pivotally secured to a mounting bracket permitting latitude alignment of the mounting plate. At least one adjustable turnbuckle is attached to the extension tube and the mounting bracket to provide adjustable alignment of the mounting plate, the turnbuckle can then be locked into position. The mounting bracket is further secured to a base member permitting rotational or azimuth positioning of the mounting plate. The base member includes an attached first flange positioned along an upper end of the base member, an attached flaring positioned to the lower end of the mounting bracket, and an unattached second flange positioned over the flaring and securable to the first flange with fasteners. The support structure can be loosely assembled with industrial solar panels or antennas yet is effortless to position for optimum directional positioning. The mounting bracket may then be rotationally positioned and the flanges fastened together to lock the mounting bracket in a fixed position.
Abstract:
A corrugated paperboard solar concentrating collector Includes water jet cut parabolic support segments with flexible strips and side tabs over the cut edge to support alaminate with reflective coated film The reflector assembly has supporting arms and pivots about a heat absorbing conduit secured to vertical extensions of adjacent stationary posts. Selected external surfaces are weatherproofed. The conduit includes vacuum insulators and means to isolate conduit from insulator expansion. Upper arms support pulleys and cable take-ups for continuous collector position changes. Cross members of the extended post secure the fixed conduit, and at a higher level, a programmable drive to rotate two cable capstans for cables that pivot two adjacent reflector assemblies. Other embodiments include triangular or square fluid conduits with planar surfaces for photovoltaic cells and a modified reflective surface to disperse solar rays into a band of reflected sunlight directed to photocell areas.
Abstract:
The invention consists of a point focus solar radiation thermal receiver-collector two axis (PA, SA) tracking system. In the invention, a virtual paraboloid geometry can be created for reflector elements (RC) assembly, mounted on flat top modular space frame (MF), using suitable adjustments for varying angle of reflector element (RC) with respect to flat top surface of space frame (MF). As the system is modular, it can be easily transported and erected on rooftops and remote locations without requiring special equipments for erection. The system can be easily fabricated in small workshops or manufacturing units using local materials & simple tools. This system can be optimally designed for a given application or a particular load demand and hybridization with cogeneration owing to the modular structure.
Abstract:
Two sets of mini-optics ensembles (6, 7) of rotatable element (1) are attached to a structure (100). The sun light (3) is incident on the first ensemble (6) and the reflected light (40) from this first ensemble (6) is further focussed on the second ensemble (7) to reflect light (50) which is concentrated and focussed on the collector (16).