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CURVED FOCAL PLANE RECEIVER FOR CONCENTRATING LIGHT IN A PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM

  • US 20080115823A1
  • Filed: 11/21/2006
  • Published: 05/22/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/21/2006
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A concentrating photovoltaic system comprising:

  • a concentrating optic unit, wherein the concentrating optic unit has a surface that reflects light rays to form concentrated illumination;

    a curved receiver positioned to receive reflected light rays reflected by the concentrating optic unit; and

    a set of solar cells attached to a surface of the curved receiver, wherein the curved receiver has a shape such that the reflected light rays hit surfaces of the set of solar cells at an angle that is substantially perpendicular to the surfaces of the set of solar cells.

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