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Solar energy harvesting apparatus

A technology of solar energy collection and solar cells, which is applied in the direction of solar thermal devices, solar thermal power generation, heating devices, etc.

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-07-06
B PODS HLDG PTY LTD
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[0065] figure 1 The arrangement shown comprises a dwelling 1 with a roof 2 having an array 3 of PV / thermal solar cells located thereon, which receives sunlight 4 . Array 3 is shown in enlarged configuration 5 , comprising several sets of elements 6 , 7 , 8 and 9 . A water source 10 provides a source of cold water to the heat exchanger 11 through an inlet conduit 12 . The exchanger 11 delivers coolant to the elements 6 , 7 , 8 and 9 through coolant lines 13 . Elements 6 and 7 are connected in parallel with elements 8 and 9 . Coolant line 13 returns the pressurized coolant to the heat exchanger which heats the water and sends it via line 14 to a hot water tank 15 for use by the house 1 . The system described so far is similar to known solar systems for hot water production, except that the elements 6, 7, 8 and 9 shown in the embodiment are adapted to existing tile roofs.

[0066] In terms of energy, the premises 1 are generally served by a mains AC grid, symbolically repres...

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There is provided solar energy harvesting apparatus (20) including a clear polycarbonate body (21) including a transparent front face (23) and supporting a thermal absorber (27) adapted to absorb inciThere is provided solar energy harvesting apparatus (20) including a clear polycarbonate body (21) including a transparent front face (23) and supporting a thermal absorber (27) adapted to absorb incident solar radiation. The thermal absorber (27) transfers heat via a fluid connector (28) to a circulated-fluid system and in addition controls the temperature of a photovoltaic element (24) mounted odent solar radiation. The thermal absorber (27) transfers heat via a fluid connector (28) to a circulated-fluid system and in addition controls the temperature of a photovoltaic element (24) mounted on the absorber (27) and connected to an electrical harness by electrical connectors (25, 26). The polycarbonate body (21) has complementary edge mating profiles (32, 33) engaging with a standard-tiledn the absorber (27) and connected to an electrical harness by electrical connectors (25, 26). The polycarbonate body (21) has complementary edge mating profiles (32, 33) engaging with a standard-tiled roof structure to replace some of the standard tiles thereof, and is secured conventionally to roof battens by a batten screw (29).roof structure to replace some of the standard tiles thereof, and is secured conventionally to roof battens by a batten screw (29).

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Background technique [0001] The invention relates to a solar energy collection device, an energy system comprising the device and a method for collecting solar energy using the device. A particular application of the invention (but not limited thereto) is a roof-mounted solar collection system for domestic or industrial use, and for ease of illustration the invention will be further described with reference to this application. The invention can be applied to other methods and systems for harvesting solar energy, including wall-mounted and ground-mounted "broad acre" systems. current technology [0002] The following examples of prior art devices are public knowledge only and should not be considered as forming part of the general general knowledge in the field. [0003] At present, there are many different solar energy systems, including solar energy systems installed on the roof of buildings such as residences, and solar energy that can be converted into other forms of en...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(China)
IPC IPC(8): H01L31/052H01L31/058F24J2/00E04D13/18
CPCY02E10/60Y02B10/20Y02E10/40Y02B10/70Y02E10/52Y02B10/12Y02B10/10Y02E10/50
Inventor 基思·米切尔塞巴斯蒂安·布拉特
Owner B PODS HLDG PTY LTD
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