Technology
This side-view cross section shows how light entering the top of the concentrator is totally internally reflected due to the difference in refractive indices between the polycarbonate sidewall and water filling. The light is concentrated down onto photovoltaic (PV) cells attached to the bottom of the optical trough.
Each concentrator section is one meter long and housed in a mounting frame that holds multiple tubes.
- Array dimensions: 1m x 1m x 0.4m (40" x 40" x 16")
- Weight: 15kg (33lbs)
- Power output: 66W DC to inverter
- Cooling: Ambient air or circulating water system
- Material: all-polycarbonate optics and frame
- Fully-static design, no moving parts
- Modular, replaceable solar tubes (22 tubes per array)
- Integrated output and remote monitoring system (optional)
Patent pending. Note: all technical details are subject to change.