Method and device for utilizing solar energy

Abstract

Vertically placed solar collectors arranged in a circular formation aided by magnifying glasses and mirrors to increase the heating effect of solar energy. Mirrors and magnifying glasses placed around the outside and in the center of the circular formation. Optional computer controlled movement of the solar collectors and/or the mirrors and magnifying glasses to optimally catch the angle of the sun's rays as the earth moves relative to the sun and according to the season. Use of captured energy to heat water and produce electricity for a house and/or an electrically driven car.

1 . A method and device for utilizing solar energy comprising,
 a. at least one solar collector in the shape of an upright cylinder,   b. at least one focused magnifying glass between the sun and the said solar collector,   c. at least one focused mirror placed the far side of the said solar collector from the sun, and   d. piping containing liquid entering and exiting the said solar collectors,
 whereby the said solar collectors and the said liquid in the said piping are heated by the sun's radiation passing through the said magnifying glass and focusing on at least a portion of the said solar collectors and the sun's radiation reflecting from the said mirrors onto at least a portion of the said solar collectors. 
   
   
   
       2 . A method and device for utilizing solar energy as claimed in claim I further comprising a computer controlled device to move the said magnifying glass and said mirror to focus the said radiation on the said solar collectors as the position of the earth changes relative to the position of the sun. 
   
   
       3 . A method and device for utilizing solar energy comprising,
 a. at least one solar collector in the shape of an upright cylinder,   b. at least one focused magnifying glass between the sun and the said solar collector,   c. at least one focused mirror placed the far side of the said solar collector from the sun,   d. piping containing liquid entering and exiting the said solar collectors, and   e. a computer controlled mechanism to adjust the direction and angle of the said magnifying glass and said mirror in order to maximize the effect of focused of energy from the sun,
 whereby the said solar collectors and the said liquid in the said piping are heated by the sun's radiation passing through the said magnifying glass and focusing on at least a portion of the said solar collectors and the sun's radiation reflecting from the said mirrors onto at least a portion of the said solar collectors and whereby liquid is heated by the said solar collectors. 
   
   
   
       4 . A method and device for utilizing solar energy as claimed in  claim 3  wherein the said adjustment is made to the said mirrors and said magnifying glass. 
   
   
       5 . A method and device for utilizing solar energy as claimed in  claim 3  wherein the said adjustment is made to the solar panel to which is affixed the said solar collectors. 
   
   
       6 . A method and device for utilizing solar energy as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the said solar collectors are arranged in a formation of 360 degrees. 
   
   
       7 . A method and device for utilizing solar energy as claimed in  claim 3  wherein the said solar collectors are arranged in a formation of 360 degrees. 
   
   
       8 . A method and device for utilizing solar energy as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the said solar collectors are other than a cylindrical shape. 
   
   
       9 . A method and device for utilizing solar energy as claimed in  claim 3  wherein the said solar collectors are other than a cylindrical shape. 
   
   
       10 . A method and device for utilizing solar energy as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the heat collected is utilized to heat water. 
   
   
       11 . A method and device for utilizing solar energy as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the energy from the sun is utilized to create electricity and charge a battery using a photovoltaic technology. 
   
   
       12 . A method and device for utilizing solar energy as claimed in  claim 11  wherein the said utilization begins when the said water reaches a given temperature, the said switchover from water heating to producing electricity and the reverse action being automatic using a heat sensitive switch. 
   
   
       13 . A method and device for utilizing solar energy as claimed in  claim 3  wherein the heat collected is utilized to heat water. 
   
   
       14 . A method and device for utilizing solar energy as claimed in  claim 3  wherein the heat collected is utilized to create electricity and charge a battery using a photovoltaic technology. 
   
   
       15 . A method and device for utilizing solar energy as claimed in  claim 14  wherein the said utilization begins when the said water reaches a given temperature, the said switchover from water heating to producing electricity and the reverse action being automatic using a heat sensitive switch. 
   
   
       16 . A method and device for utilizing solar energy as claimed in  claim 1  further comprising at least one mirror and at least one magnifying glass in the center area of a circular type formation of the said solar collectors thereby increasing the heat and radiation of the sun on the said solar collectors. 
   
   
       17 . A method and device for utilizing solar energy as claimed in  claim 3  further comprising at least one mirror and at least one magnifying glass in the center area of a circular type formation of the said solar collectors thereby increasing the heat and radiation of the sun on the said solar collectors.