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Solar Generator with Two-Stage Optical Concentration Onto PV Cells
This technology is a photovoltaic (PV) solar power generator that leverages optical design principles to obtain high power conversion performance and the robustness of operation at lower cost.
Background:
As competition continues to grow within the solar power market, more efficient and less costly solar power systems are in high demand. This technology...
Published: 4/29/2020
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Inventor(s): James Angel, Dmitry Reshidko, Brian Wheelwright, Nicholas Didato, Justin Hyatt
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Imaging & Optics, Technology Classifications > Imaging & Optics > Lens & System Design, Technology Classifications > Energy, Cleantech & Environmental > Renewable Energy > Solar/Photovoltaic
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Blown Float Glass Lens Array and Method
This technology is a method for shaping glass that is used in silicon PV panels. The method involves a floating liquid glass that is used to form a flat sheet and is then blown to fit the curve of the shape. Sophisticated shaping control yields surfaces that may be used for a variety of solar panel applications, including concentrated photovoltaic systems...
Published: 12/18/2019
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Inventor(s): James Angel, Nicholas Didato, Ryker Eads
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Energy, Cleantech & Environmental > Renewable Energy > Solar/Photovoltaic
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Dual-Axis Tracker Using Lightweight Spaceframe Structures
This technology is a dual-axis tracker that is used in combination with a dish reflector to be used within a heliostat. The technology uses an azimuth structure that allows free vertical motion up and down the rotation axis and a full rotational motion about the axis.
Background:
Heliostats are commonly used within renewable energy and solar products....
Published: 12/18/2019
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Inventor(s): James Angel, Nicholas Didato, Ryker Eads, Matthew Rademacher, Nicholas Emerson
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Energy, Cleantech & Environmental > Renewable Energy > Solar/Photovoltaic
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