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Structure for collecting solar energy

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7324841

A structure for collecting solar energy and storing the same as heat in a body of water is described. An inclined southerly wall is provided with a solar absorption surface protected from convection losses by a transparent membrane overlaying the absorption surface. The absorption surface is also formed as a membrane which is wetted at its underside within the structure by water spray and as solar radiation is absorbed and converted to heat at the membrane, the water at the underside of the membrane is heated. This heated water drops from the membrane and flows to a reservoir. 10 claims, 4 figures.

Assignee:
Solar Energy Research Corp.
Patent Number(s):
US 4003365
OSTI ID:
7324841
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English