The invention relates to a device for the concentration of solar radiation in an absorber, comprising an inflatable concentrator cushion, which comprises a cover film element comprising a light-permeable entry window for coupling in solar radiation and a reflector film, which sub-divides the concentrator cushion into at least two hollow spaces, for the concentration of solar radiation in an absorber, comprising a pivoting apparatus, by means of which the concentrator cushion can be pivoted, in particular about its longitudinal axis, and comprising a retaining apparatus secured (mounted) to the pivoting apparatus for retaining the concentrator cushion, which retaining apparatus comprising an upper longitudinal member extending in the longitudinal direction of the concentrator cushion, suspending the absorber, wherein the upper longitudinal member is arranged on a substantially air-tight closed upper passage opening of the concentrator cushion.

Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to a rapidly deploying transportable power system for generating power. The rapidly deploying transportable power system embodiment disclosed herein can have a plurality of frame members containing a plurality of solar panels. Any embodiments of the rapidly deploying transportable power system can also have a transport enclosure configured to support the plurality of frame members and a rail system coupleable with the transport enclosure, the rail system being configured to support the plurality of frame members outside of the transport enclosure. In any embodiments, the plurality of frame members can be positionable within the transport enclosure with one frame member positionable above another frame member. Furthermore, the plurality of frame members can be movable along the rail system to positions outside of the transport enclosure along the track system.

The invention relates to a photoelectric building block comprising a rigid support (1), made of a single extruded piece of non-metal material, provided with a front with a first coupling configuration (10) formed by a sunken channel (11) between two opposing parallel grooved guides (12) that define a narrowing of the opening of the sunken channel (11), at least one photoelectric panel (2) with a second coupling configuration (20) inserted into the sunken channel (11) and having opposite coupling ends (21) inserted into the two grooved guides (12); wherein the photoelectric building block further comprises a retainer device (30) which exerts a thrust on the opposite coupling ends (21) of the second coupling configuration (20), moving them away from the bottom of said sunken channel (11) and thrusting them against the lower surface (13) of the two grooved guides (12), retaining the photoelectric panel (2).

The present invention relates to the fields of clothing and thermal insulation, specifically to a thermal insulation material capable of absorbing solar energy and releasing heat. The present invention can be used as a material for manufacturing thermal insulation products such as clothing, blankets, quilts, etc., and serves the function of temperature regulation.

The present invention relates to the fields of clothing and thermal insulation, specifically to a thermal insulation material capable of absorbing solar energy and releasing heat. The present invention can be used as a material for manufacturing thermal insulation products such as clothing, blankets, quilts, etc., and serves the function of temperature regulation.

Exemplary embodiments described herein may include lightweight, low stow volume solar concentrator.

A solar collector system that is storable and deployable on a space vehicle is disclosed. Such a system may be used for generating electricity from solar energy or for collecting heat for converting a cryogenic liquid to its gas phase. The solar collector system may include a reflective solar collector membrane, an attachment to connect portions of the reflective solar collector membrane to the space vehicle, and a winch and tether system on the space vehicle for holding the reflective solar collector membrane in a closed state that wraps around the space vehicle or for holding the reflective solar collector membrane in a parabolic cylindrical shape in an open state. In the closed state, the reflective solar collector membrane may be configured to insulate the space vehicle from solar radiation.

A solar collector system that is storable and deployable on a space vehicle is disclosed. Such a system may be used for generating electricity from solar energy or for collecting heat for converting a cryogenic liquid to its gas phase. The solar collector system may include a reflective solar collector membrane, an attachment to connect portions of the reflective solar collector membrane to the space vehicle, and a winch and tether system on the space vehicle for holding the reflective solar collector membrane in a closed state that wraps around the space vehicle or for holding the reflective solar collector membrane in a parabolic cylindrical shape in an open state. In the closed state, the reflective solar collector membrane may be configured to insulate the space vehicle from solar radiation.