US Patent:
20080149172, Jun 26, 2008
Inventors:
Jacque A. Neff - Sahuarita AZ, US
William C. Russum - Tucson AZ, US
International Classification:
H01L 31/0232
B32B 38/00
H01L 31/04
Abstract:
A solar collector including a reflective surface formed along an axis and a structure composed of at least one cementitious material that is coupled to and supports the reflective surface. The optic structure is made strong and light by the addition of a filler material within the cement. One or more bearings, photovoltaics, and secondary optics make the solar collector useful in a wide variety of applications and environmental conditions.