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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 21, 1982
Filed:
Aug. 04, 1981
Other;
Abstract
A solar power station comprising two groups of solar collectors joined together to form an annular platform which floats on a body of water. Each of the collectors of one group has a solar absorbing layer which is in thermal communication with heat carrier fluid ducts and a plurality of spaced upstanding walls are included on an upper surface of the solar absorbing layer. Each of the collectors of the second group includes means for concentrating solar radiation onto ducts carrying a heat carrier fluid. Heat storage areas submerged in water are thermally connected to the groups of collectors and are positioned beneath the platform. Means are provided for rotating the platform so that the spaced parallel walls remain parallel to sun rays throughout the day.