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
Recommended Citation
Weston, Mark William, "Solar tiles and arrays" (2018). USF Patents. 1052.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/usf_patents/1052
Assignees
University of South Florida
Filing Date
11/01/2013