Patent ID: 8247685
Filing Date: 2012-08-21
Classification: F24S,H01L,H02S,Y02E

Abstract:
1. A solar energy harvesting apparatus, comprising: a generally elongated, rectangular body having an elongated bottom portion and sidewalls extending from said bottom portion; at least one trough having a single continuously formed parabolic mirror surface disposed in said bottom portion, said trough comprising a trough base and trough peaks positioned opposite to each other at respectively highest portions of said trough; a first mirror strip along and upon at least one peak of said at least one trough; a linear solar cell provided along said trough base of said at least one trough; a transparent cover plate, in a single plane covering the entire apparatus, provided on said body covering said at least one trough, said transparent cover plate spaced apart from said at least one peak of said at least one trough; and, a second mirror strip provided upon said transparent cover plate and overlying said linear solar cell.