Dish receiver system for solar power generation

A solar reflective assembly comprising:

• a plurality of reflective segments radially configured to collectively at least partially define a dish-shaped reflector having a center axis, each reflective segment having a generally conical shape and being discontinuous relative to the conical shape of an adjacent reflective segment;
• a first tube generally extending in a direction of the center axis;
• a second tube having a smaller diameter than the diameter of the first tube and located inside the first tube to define an annular space between the first tube and the second tube, the second tube having an open end and configured to carry a heat transfer fluid to the first tube through the open end;
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• wherein the heat transfer fluid is heated in the annular space by sunlight reflected and focused onto the first tube by the plurality of reflective segments.

A solar power generation system comprising:

• at least one solar reflective assembly comprising:
• a plurality of reflective segments radially configured to collectively at least partially define a dish-shaped reflector having a center axis, each reflective segment having a generally conical shape and being discontinuous relative to the conical shape of an adjacent reflective segment;
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• an elongated receiver having a length generally extending in a direction of the center axis, the receiver comprising at least one tube configured to carry a heat transfer fluid, wherein each reflective segment reflects and focuses sunlight on the receiver along the length of the receiver to heat the heat transfer fluid;
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• at least one power generation system configured to receive the heated heat transfer fluid and generate electricity.