Inventors:
- Keyport NJ, US
John Casper - Stamford CT, US
Thomas Whitonis - Brick NJ, US
David Stoler - Wanaque NJ, US
Assignee:
SEC Optics LLC - Keyport NJ
International Classification:
H01L 31/0236
H01L 31/0232
Abstract:
An optical solar enhancer comprises a panel that has a top surface and a bottom surface and an imaginary central plane that extends between the top surface and the bottom surface. The panel includes a plurality of generally parallel features configured to variably increase radiant energy entering the top surface at an acute angle relative to the central plane such that the effect is strongest at lower angles (early morning and late day sun) and weakest at higher angles (mid-day sun) and then redirect the increased radiant energy through the bottom surface.