CPC H02S 40/22 (2014.12) [G02B 5/1814 (2013.01)] | 24 Claims |
1. A system for amplifying a solar panel's output, comprising:
a solar panel having a light receiving surface and a frame having an upper edge and a lower edge; and
a first refractive-reflective sheet having: a first side including a plurality of refracting elements, and a second side, the first refractive-reflective sheet being disposed to the front of and near said lower edge for reflecting sunlight onto said light receiving surface of said solar panel thus amplifying said output; and
a first double axis diffraction grating sheet disposed proximate said first refractive-reflective sheet for diffusing reflected sunlight onto said light receiving surface of said solar panel thus further amplifying said output while also preventing burning of the solar panela;
a reflective panel disposed under said first refractive-reflective sheet for reflecting additional sunlight onto said light receiving surface of said solar panel for further amplifying said output while also preventing burning of said solar panel;
wherein the first double axis diffraction grating sheet is disposed on top of said reflective panel and under the first refractive-reflective sheet; and
wherein said first refractive-reflective sheet comprises a lenticular sheet, and wherein said plurality of refracting elements comprise a plurality of linear lenticular lenses, and wherein the first double axis diffraction grating sheet is planar and parallel to the first refractive-reflective sheet.
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