Solar panel interface with air conditioning and/or heat pump unit system

Abstract

A solar hybrid system having a solar panel connected to an air conditioning and heat pump unit. The system having a tracking system for the solar panel and heat pump bypass circuit for the air conditioning and heat pump units.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A solar hybrid system, comprising:
 a compressor, a solar panel, a condenser, and an evaporator in fluid connection to form a closed circuit;   the solar panel having a plurality of parabolic reflectors mounted within a glassed-topped enclosure that is capable of pivotal movement throughout the course of the day based upon movement of the sun.   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1  further comprising an expansion valve connected between the condenser and the evaporator. 
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 2  further comprising a second expansion valve connected between the first expansive valve and the condenser. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 2  having a three-way bypass valve connected between the evaporator and the condenser. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 1  having a heat pump bypass circuit connected between the condenser, the solar panel, and a reversing valve. 
     
     
         6 . A solar hybrid system, comprising:
 a compressor, a solar panel, a condenser, and an evaporator in fluid connection to form a closed circuit;   a heat pump bypass circuit connected between the condenser, the solar panel, and a reversing valve;   a computer connected to the reversing valve, the heat pump bypass circuit, and the solar panel;   wherein the computer is capable of activating and deactivating the heat pump bypass circuit based upon a heat signal from the reversing valve and the solar panel.