Systems and methods of generating energy from solar radiation

a technology of solar radiation and solar energy, applied in the field of solar energy systems, can solve the problems of ineffective large-scale use of current solar panel technology, prohibitive cost associated with such large-scale use, and inability to cost-effective energy storage, etc., to facilitate photosynthetic biomass growth, and reduce heat input and therefore the cooling load
US20110126825A2Inactive Publication Date: 2011-06-02COMBINED POWER COOP
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US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
COMBINED POWER COOP
Publication Date
2011-06-02
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Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

A solar reflector assembly is provided for generating energy from solar radiation. The solar reflector assembly is configured to be deployed on a supporting body of liquid and to reflect solar radiation to a solar collector. A solar reflector assembly comprises an inflatable elongated tube having an upper portion formed at least partially of flexible material and a lower ballast portion formed at least partially of flexible material. A reflective sheet is coupled to a wall of the tube to reflect solar radiation. The elongated tube has an axis of rotation oriented generally parallel to a surface of a supporting body of liquid.
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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application claims priority to U.S. patent Application Ser. Nos. 61 / 231,081, filed Aug. 4, 2009, 61 / 233,667, filed Aug. 13, 2009, and 61 / 244,349, filed Sep. 21, 2009, each of which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0002] The present disclosure relates to solar energy systems. BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0003] There has been a long-standing need to provide energy generation from renewable sources. Various renewable energy sources have been pursued, such as solar energy; wind, geothermal, and biomass for biofuels as well as others.

[0004] Solar radiation has long been a prime candidate for fulfilling this need. Various approaches have been taken to achieve energy generation from solar radiation. To that end, much focus has been directed to creating a low cost solar energy conversion system that functions with high efficiency and requires little maintenance.

[0005] For example, solar panels...

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