Document Type

Article

Publication Date

July 2018

Patent Number

10020410

CPC

F24J 2/00, F24J 2/04, F24J 2/0422, F24J 2/0444, F24J 2/20, F24J 2/24

Abstract

In one embodiment, a solar tile includes a hollow body including a first half and a second half, the first half including a dark-colored side that is adapted to absorb solar energy and the second half including a light-colored side that is adapted to reflect solar energy, the first and second halves defining an open interior space through which heat exchange fluid can pass, and a central tube that enables the heat exchange fluid to enter or exit the interior space of the body, wherein the central tube also forms a central axis about which the tile can be rotated.

Application Number

14/069509

Assignees

University of South Florida

Filing Date

11/01/2013

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