Patent ID: 6543441
Filing Date: 2003-04-08
Classification: F24S,Y02E

Abstract:
An apparatus for utilising solar energy comprising:(a) a plurality of movable mirrors which are arranged in parallel next to one another, are orientable according to the solar altitude, and are fastened on carriers; (b) at least one stationary collector for absorbing the radiation reflected by the mirrors (a); (c) a drive means for rotating the mirrors (a) and carriers in order to orientate the mirrors (a) in such a way that the solar radiation impinging on the mirrors is reflected onto the collector (b); and (d) a framework supporting said mirrors (a), said carriers, said stationary collector (b) and said drive means (c), wherein the mirrors (a) of the carriers are mounted rotatably about an axis of rotation, that is parallel to the length of the mirrors, in such a way that the weight of the mirrors (a) and the weight of the carriers are substantially in equilibrium in any position about said axis of rotation.