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Folded plate solar energy collector

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5778552

A solar energy collecting wall or roof panel comprises a folded plate-type structural member capable of becoming an integral part of a building and incorporating a solar energy absorbent surface in heat-exchange relation with a fluid. The folded plate is configured to position the absorbent surface to optimize solar energy collection.

Assignee:
IFI; EDB-82-038701
Patent Number(s):
US 4296736
OSTI ID:
5778552
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English