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Solar energy collector and associated methods adapted for use with overlapped roof shingles on the roof of a building

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5855507
A method and apparatus are disclosed for collecting solar energy adapted for use with overlapped roof shingles on the roof or side of a building comprising thin flexible metal plates interposed between the overlapped shingles in heat transfer relation therewith such that heat absorbed by the shingles is transferred to the metal plates. The plates extend through the roof via slots provided therein and are affixed in heat transfer relation with pipes containing a fluid.
Assignee:
IFI; EDB-82-038815
Patent Number(s):
US 4197834
OSTI ID:
5855507
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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