IBM's Convex Lens Concentrating Solar Power System

IBM's use of Convex Lens a condenser and then be exposed to the solar panel to increase the intensity of sunlight, thereby increasing the generating capacity of solar cells. Through this method, the success of the 230 watts of solar energy will be transformed into 70 watts of electricity, conversion efficiency of traditional solar system is about five times.

Many people may be worried about the excessive solar heat will melt. Do not worry, IBM in the system of integrated temperature control system. In general through the PV solar cell panel joined the liquid metal cooling system. When the temperature rises rapidly, can be as high as 1,600 degrees lower the temperature to 85 degrees, so as to avoid burn solar cells. IBM plans to sell the technology to solar energy enterprises, to help them improve product efficiency.

Source: 专利之家 May. 21, 2008