Title:
SOLAR ENERGY CONVERTER
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JPS5313888
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
A number of solar energy converter assemblies are carried by a support frame which is mounted for independent rotation about a horizontal and a vertical axis. Sensors detect the position of the sun; and control circuitry positions the support frame in elevation and azimuth so that the converter assemblies track and face the sun whenever the sun incident energy is greater than a threshold level of about 25 percent of normal. Each converter assembly includes a solar cell and a multiangular conical concentrator shell for collecting, concentrating and directing incident solar energy onto the solar cell. The converter assemblies, the support frame and its mount, and the drive mechanism for the support frame are all located within a transparent stationary housing or enclosure, which provides complete environmental protection for all elements mounted within the enclosure.
Inventors:
DAGURASU EDOWAADO MUURAA
Application Number:
JP8656477A
Publication Date:
February 07, 1978
Filing Date:
July 18, 1977
Export Citation:
Assignee:
SUN TRAC CORP
International Classes:
F24J2/04; F24J2/54; F24S10/40; F24S23/70; F24S50/20; G01S3/786; H01L31/04; H01L31/052; (IPC1-7): F24J3/02; H01L31/04