Patent ID: 8237044
Filing Date: 2012-08-07
Classification: F24S,H01L,H02S,Y02E

Abstract:
1. A concentrating solar power generation unit that generates electricity by irradiating a solar cell element with sunlight that has been concentrated with a concentrating lens, comprising: a mounting plate on which the solar cell element is mounted; a light shield comprising a transmission hole for irradiating a light receiving region of the solar cell element with sunlight and which covers the mounting plate; a concentrating lens disposed across from the light shield and configured to concentrate sunlight on the light receiving region by refracting the sunlight; and a frame configured to align and support the solar cell element and the concentrating lens; wherein each of the light shield and the frame form a unitary monolithic piece of sheet metal; and wherein in a position aligned with the transmission hole, the mounting plate is formed in a dish shape having a recess in which the solar cell element is placed.