公开(公告)号：WO2011014690A3

公开(公告)日：2011-05-26

申请号：PCT/US2010043763

申请日：2010-07-29

Applicant: SKYLINE SOLAR INC ,  DO KHIEM B ,  GABBIANELLI GIANFRANCO ,  LANGWORTHY KEVIN R ,  JOHNSON ERIC C ,  JULIAN DOMINICO P ,  FINOT MARC A ,  WYLIE CAMERON G

Inventor： DO KHIEM B ,  GABBIANELLI GIANFRANCO ,  LANGWORTHY KEVIN R ,  JOHNSON ERIC C ,  JULIAN DOMINICO P ,  FINOT MARC A ,  WYLIE CAMERON G

IPC: F24J2/38 ,  F24J2/10 ,  F24J2/52 ,  H01L31/042

CPC classification number: F24J2/541 ,  F24J2/0494 ,  F24J2/07 ,  F24J2/1047 ,  F24J2/523 ,  F24J2/525 ,  H01L31/0547 ,  H02S20/00 ,  H02S20/32 ,  H02S40/22 ,  Y02E10/41 ,  Y02E10/44 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/52

Abstract: In one aspect of the present invention, a solar energy collection system that includes multiple longitudinally adjacent collectors is described. The collectors are coupled end to end to form a collector row. The collector row extends along a longitudinal axis and is arranged to rotate about a pivot axis to track the sun in at least one dimension. Each collector includes a reflector, one or more solar receivers and a support structure. The support structure includes a tube assembly that underlies the reflector. The tube assemblies of the collector row are arranged end to end along the longitudinal axis. There is a space between the tube assemblies of adjacent collectors in the collector row, where the reflectors of the adjacent collectors extend beyond the underlying tube assemblies to form a substantially continuous reflective surface over the space. A coupling device is positioned in the space between the tube assemblies. The coupling device connects and helps to rotate the tube assemblies of the adjacent collectors. Some embodiments relate to various types of coupling devices and collector arrangements.

Abstract translation: 在本发明的一个方面，描述了包括多个纵向相邻的收集器的太阳能收集系统。 收集器端对端耦合以形成收集器行。 收集器行沿着纵向轴线延伸并且布置成围绕枢转轴线旋转以在至少一个维度上跟踪太阳。 每个收集器包括反射器，一个或多个太阳能接收器和支撑结构。 支撑结构包括在反射器下面的管组件。 收集器排的管组件沿着纵向轴线端对端设置。 在收集器列中的相邻集电器的管组件之间存在空间，其中相邻集电器的反射器延伸超过下面的管组件，以在该空间上形成基本上连续的反射表面。 联接装置位于管组件之间的空间中。 联接装置连接并有助于旋转相邻收集器的管组件。 一些实施例涉及各种类型的耦合装置和收集器装置。

公开(公告)号：WO2011014690A2

公开(公告)日：2011-02-03

申请号：PCT/US2010/043763

申请日：2010-07-29

Applicant: SKYLINE SOLAR, INC. ,  DO, Khiem B. ,  GABBIANELLI, Gianfranco ,  LANGWORTHY, Kevin R. ,  JOHNSON, Eric C. ,  JULIAN, Dominico P. ,  FINOT, Marc A. ,  WYLIE, Cameron G.

Inventor： DO, Khiem B. ,  GABBIANELLI, Gianfranco ,  LANGWORTHY, Kevin R. ,  JOHNSON, Eric C. ,  JULIAN, Dominico P. ,  FINOT, Marc A. ,  WYLIE, Cameron G.

IPC: F24J2/38 ,  F24J2/52 ,  F24J2/10 ,  H01L31/042

CPC classification number: H02S20/00 ,  F24S20/20 ,  F24S23/80 ,  F24S25/10 ,  F24S25/617 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S70/65 ,  H01L31/0547 ,  H02S20/32 ,  H02S40/22 ,  Y02E10/41 ,  Y02E10/44 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/52

Abstract: In one aspect of the present invention, a solar energy collection system that includes multiple longitudinally adjacent collectors is described. The collectors are coupled end to end to form a collector row. The collector row extends along a longitudinal axis and is arranged to rotate about a pivot axis to track the sun in at least one dimension. Each collector includes a reflector, one or more solar receivers and a support structure. The support structure includes a tube assembly that underlies the reflector. The tube assemblies of the collector row are arranged end to end along the longitudinal axis. There is a space between the tube assemblies of adjacent collectors in the collector row, where the reflectors of the adjacent collectors extend beyond the underlying tube assemblies to form a substantially continuous reflective surface over the space. A coupling device is positioned in the space between the tube assemblies. The coupling device connects and helps to rotate the tube assemblies of the adjacent collectors. Some embodiments relate to various types of coupling devices and collector arrangements.

Abstract translation: 在本发明的一个方面中，描述了包括多个纵向相邻收集器的太阳能收集系统。 收集器首尾相连以形成收集器排。 收集器排沿着纵向轴线延伸并且被布置成围绕枢转轴线旋转以在至少一个维度上跟踪太阳。 每个收集器包括反射器，一个或多个太阳能接收器和支撑结构。 支撑结构包括位于反射器下方的管组件。 收集器排的管组件沿着纵向轴线首尾相连地布置。 在收集器排中的相邻收集器的管组件之间存在空间，其中相邻收集器的反射器延伸超过下面的管组件以在该空间上形成基本上连续的反射表面。 联接装置位于管组件之间的空间中。 连接装置连接并帮助旋转相邻收集器的管组件。 一些实施例涉及各种类型的耦合装置和收集器布置。

公开(公告)号：WO2011139852A2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-10

申请号：PCT/US2011/034381

申请日：2011-04-28

Applicant: SKYLINE SOLAR, INC. ,  FINOT, Marc A. ,  ACKLER, Harold D.

Inventor： FINOT, Marc A. ,  ACKLER, Harold D.

IPC: H01L31/052

CPC classification number: G02B19/0023 ,  F24S23/77 ,  F24S2023/86 ,  G02B7/008 ,  G02B7/181 ,  G02B19/0019 ,  G02B19/0042 ,  H01L31/02168 ,  H01L31/056 ,  Y02E10/40 ,  Y02E10/52 ,  Y10T428/24826 ,  Y10T428/249923

Abstract: In one aspect of the present invention, a reflector for use in a solar collector will be described. The reflector includes a thin film reflective coating that is positioned on a layer. For example, the layer may be a substrate that physically supports the reflective coating or a protective layer. There are multiple spaced apart pinning regions that are distributed through an interface between the layer and the thin film reflective coating. The pinning regions locally anchor the reflective coating to the layer. Some aspects of the present invention relate to the use of pinning regions in other types of optical or electrical components, such as reflectors, photovoltaic cells, mirrors, windows, etc.

Abstract translation: 在本发明的一个方面，将描述用于太阳能收集器的反射器。 反射器包括位于层上的薄膜反射涂层。 例如，该层可以是物理地支撑反射涂层或保护层的基底。 存在分布在层和薄膜反射涂层之间的界面的多个间隔开的钉扎区域。 钉扎区域将反射涂层局部锚定到该层。 本发明的一些方面涉及在其他类型的光学或电气部件（例如反射器，光伏电池，反射镜，窗户等）中使用钉扎区域。

公开(公告)号：WO2011069079A3

公开(公告)日：2011-10-20

申请号：PCT/US2010058912

申请日：2010-12-03

Applicant: SKYLINE SOLAR INC ,  FINOT MARC A

Inventor： FINOT MARC A

IPC: F24S23/70 ,  F24S50/20 ,  H01L31/042

CPC classification number: F24J2/18 ,  F24J2/07 ,  F24J2/14 ,  F24J2002/1014 ,  F24J2002/1076 ,  F24J2002/1095 ,  H01L31/0547 ,  H02S40/44 ,  Y02E10/41 ,  Y02E10/52 ,  Y02E10/60

Abstract: One aspect of the invention relates to an arrangement for use in a concentrating solar collector that involves a solar receiver that is covered by a shielding mirror. The shielding mirror is attached with and positioned over the solar receiver to help deflect incident light away from the underlying solar receiver. In various embodiments, the shielding mirror is arranged to direct the light to a photovoltaic cell on another solar receiver. Another aspect of the invention pertains to a concentrating solar collector that utilizes the above arrangement.

Abstract translation: 本发明的一个方面涉及一种用于集中太阳能收集器的装置，其涉及由屏蔽反射镜覆盖的太阳能接收器。 屏蔽镜与太阳能接收器连接并定位在太阳能接收器上，以有助于使入射光远离下面的太阳能接收器。 在各种实施例中，屏蔽反射镜被布置成将光引导到另一个太阳能接收器上的光伏电池。 本发明的另一方面涉及利用上述布置的集中太阳能收集器。

公开(公告)号：WO2010080204A2

公开(公告)日：2010-07-15

申请号：PCT/US2009064058

申请日：2009-11-11

Applicant: SKYLINE SOLAR INC ,  WELLS JASON R ,  DO KHIEM B

Inventor： WELLS JASON R ,  DO KHIEM B

IPC: F24S10/70 ,  H01L31/024

CPC classification number: H01L31/052 ,  F24J2/07 ,  H01L31/054 ,  Y02E10/52

Abstract: In one embodiment, a solar receiver has a base plate having a first surface and a second surface, a plurality of solar cells positioned over and supported by the first surface of the base plate, and a multiplicity of fins extending outwardly from the second surface of the base plate. Each of the multiplicity of fins has a fin height axis extending generally perpendicular relative to the base plate, a fin length axis extending generally in parallel with the base plate, and a bottom end attached to the second surface of the base plate, wherein each of the multiplicity of fins are formed from a single, continuous sheet of metal arranged in a serpentine configuration, and wherein each of the multiplicity of fins have a plurality of undulations along the length axis of the fin.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，太阳能接收器具有基板，该基板具有第一表面和第二表面，多个太阳能电池被定位在基板的第一表面上并由基板的第一表面支撑，以及多个从第二表面的第二表面向外延伸的散热片 基板。 多个翅片中的每一个具有翅片高度轴线，该翅片高度轴线相对于基板大致垂直延伸，翅片长度轴线基本上平行于基板延伸，并且底端附接到基板的第二表面， 散热片的多个形状由布置成蜿蜒构造的单个连续的金属片形成，并且其中多个散热片中的每一个沿翅片的长度轴线具有多个起伏。

公开(公告)号：WO2009032920A2

公开(公告)日：2009-03-12

申请号：PCT/US2008/075250

申请日：2008-09-04

Applicant: SKYLINE SOLAR, INC. ,  JOHNSON, Eric, C. ,  LEEDS, Michael ,  WOODARD, Nathan

Inventor： JOHNSON, Eric, C. ,  LEEDS, Michael ,  WOODARD, Nathan

IPC: H01L31/042 ,  H01L31/052 ,  F24J2/10

CPC classification number: H01L31/052 ,  F24S23/80 ,  F24S25/13 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S2020/16 ,  F24S2030/136 ,  H01L31/0547 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/52

Abstract: A solar receiver can have a base plate having a first surface and a second surface, a plurality of solar cells positioned over and supported by the first surface of the base plate, each solar cell having a cell face suitable for receiving solar radiation that faces away from the base plate, the plurality of solar cells being arranged in at least one string having a string axis, and a plurality of fins attached directly to the second surface of the base plate, wherein the fins extend outwardly from the second surface of the base plate in a direction that is generally perpendicular to both the string axis and the solar cell faces.

Abstract translation: 太阳能接收器可以具有基板，其具有第一表面和第二表面，多个太阳能电池位于基板的第一表面之上并由基板的第一表面支撑，每个太阳能电池具有适于接收太阳辐射的电池面， 所述多个太阳能电池从所述基板排列成至少一根具有弦线的弦线，以及直接附接到所述基板的第二表面的多个鳍片，其中，所述翅片从所述底座的第二表面向外延伸 在大致垂直于弦轴和太阳能电池面的方向上的板。

公开(公告)号：WO2012047585A1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-12

申请号：PCT/US2011/053256

申请日：2011-09-26

Applicant: SKYLINE SOLAR, INC. ,  IGNAUT, Brian J. ,  MACDONALD, Robert L.

Inventor： IGNAUT, Brian J. ,  MACDONALD, Robert L.

IPC: H01L31/052

CPC classification number: H01L31/0521 ,  F24S23/74 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S2023/834 ,  H01L31/0547 ,  Y02E10/52

Abstract: In one aspect of the present invention, a solar receiver with an improved heat sink design will be described. The solar receiver includes a photovoltaic cell and a heat spreader plate having a frontside and an opposing backside. The photovoltaic cell is positioned on the frontside of the heat spreader plate. Multiple front and rear heat sink fins are attached to and extend out of the frontside and the backside of the heat spreader plate, respectively. In various implementations, the front heat sink fins are positioned adjacent to, above and below the photovoltaic cell.

Abstract translation: 在本发明的一个方面，将描述具有改进的散热器设计的太阳能接收器。 太阳能接收器包括光伏电池和具有前侧和相对背面的散热板。 光伏电池位于散热板的前侧。 多个前后散热片分别连接到散热板的前侧和后侧。 在各种实施方案中，前散热片翅片位于太阳能电池的附近，上方和下方。

公开(公告)号：WO2010080204A3

公开(公告)日：2010-07-15

申请号：PCT/US2009/064058

申请日：2009-11-11

Applicant: SKYLINE SOLAR, INC. ,  WELLS, Jason R. ,  DO, Khiem B.

Inventor： WELLS, Jason R. ,  DO, Khiem B.

IPC: H01L31/052

Abstract: In one embodiment, a solar receiver has a base plate having a first surface and a second surface, a plurality of solar cells positioned over and supported by the first surface of the base plate, and a multiplicity of fins extending outwardly from the second surface of the base plate. Each of the multiplicity of fins has a fin height axis extending generally perpendicular relative to the base plate, a fin length axis extending generally in parallel with the base plate, and a bottom end attached to the second surface of the base plate, wherein each of the multiplicity of fins are formed from a single, continuous sheet of metal arranged in a serpentine configuration, and wherein each of the multiplicity of fins have a plurality of undulations along the length axis of the fin.

公开(公告)号：WO2009032917A3

公开(公告)日：2010-01-21

申请号：PCT/US2008075247

申请日：2008-09-04

Applicant: SKYLINE SOLAR INC ,  JOHNSON ERIC C ,  LEEDS MICHAEL

Inventor： JOHNSON ERIC C ,  LEEDS MICHAEL

IPC: H01L31/052 ,  F24J2/10 ,  F24J2/54 ,  H01L31/042

CPC classification number: F24J2/1047 ,  F24J2/5233 ,  F24J2/541 ,  F24J2002/0084 ,  F24J2002/5468 ,  H01L31/052 ,  H01L31/0547 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/52

Abstract: A photovoltaic solar energy collector suitable for use in a solar energy collection system that tracks movements of the sun along at least one axis. The collector may have an aperture and having at least one reflector panel, at least one solar receiver, each solar receiver including a plurality of photovoltaic cells having cell faces that are oriented substantially perpendicular to the collector aperture, and a support structure that supports the at least one reflector panel.

Abstract translation: 适用于太阳能收集系统的光伏太阳能收集器，其跟踪沿着至少一个轴线的太阳运动。 收集器可以具有孔径并且具有至少一个反射器面板，至少一个太阳能接收器，每个太阳能接收器包括多个具有基本上垂直于收集器孔定向的单元面的光伏电池，以及支撑结构， 至少一个反光板。

公开(公告)号：WO2009032917A2

公开(公告)日：2009-03-12

申请号：PCT/US2008/075247

申请日：2008-09-04

Applicant: SKYLINE SOLAR, INC. ,  JOHNSON, Eric C. ,  LEEDS, Michael

Inventor： JOHNSON, Eric C. ,  LEEDS, Michael

IPC: H01L31/052 ,  H01L31/042 ,  F24J2/10 ,  F24J2/54

CPC classification number: H01L31/052 ,  F24S23/80 ,  F24S25/13 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S2020/16 ,  F24S2030/136 ,  H01L31/0547 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/52

Abstract: A photovoltaic solar energy collector suitable for use in a solar energy collection system that tracks movements of the sun along at least one axis. The collector may have an aperture and having at least one reflector panel, at least one solar receiver, each solar receiver including a plurality of photovoltaic cells having cell faces that are oriented substantially perpendicular to the collector aperture, and a support structure that supports the at least one reflector panel.

Abstract translation: 适用于太阳能收集系统的光伏太阳能收集器，其跟踪沿着至少一个轴线的太阳运动。 收集器可以具有孔径并且具有至少一个反射器面板，至少一个太阳能接收器，每个太阳能接收器包括多个具有基本上垂直于收集器孔定向的单元面的光伏电池，以及支撑结构， 至少一个反光板。