Solar Tracker and Concentrator

Technology Description

This technology is comprised of a mechanical device, electronic circuit, control algorithm and actuation mechanism for solar tracking.

• The technology is referred to as a solar tracker and concentrator.
• It was invented by Rajarshi Banerjee in San Jose, California, but is being developed for use also in India.
• The primary purpose of the technology is to produce a reliable solar tracking and concentration platform that produces high heat and temperature with a smaller footprint and at a lower cost when compared to existing systems.
• The initial target for this technology is users requiring a source for household heating, hot water and for cooking applications.
• The technology has potential to also be scalable and integrate with utility-scale electric power generation and industrial process heat systems
• This is a stand-alone device, but can be integrated with other energy systems.
• The solar flux receiving unit and the power or heat generation apparatus is not physically coupled to the tracking and concentrating system which lowers the cost of the structure while improving structural integrity and tracking accuracy.
• The concentrator maintains a stationary point focus which enables integration with other infrastructure. This is not at all possible in existing systems.
• The solar tracking control and actuation is cheaper and more reliable without compromising accuracy because of the unique geometry of the tracker.
• More information can be found in Appendix Three.

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