Solar power station
OwnerJoachim Wenzelinventor
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Abstract
Solar power station with semiconductor solar cells for generating electric power, wherein the semiconductor solar cells are provided on a member such as a balloon or a kite which carries the solar cells into the air. The function of the balloon or kite can also be fulfilled by a glider or airship. The solar power station can be operated by allowing the system to ascend at sunrise and descend at sunset or when the wind is going to be too strong in order to avoid any demage.
Claims14
A solar power station comprising a plurality of substantially planar solar cell members each capable of producing electric current, flexible cable means connecting said solar cell members in spaced parallel with each other along a common axis, means for supporting said connected solar cell members airborne above the ground with said solar cell members suspended vertically along said common axis, a basket operatively arranged with said means for supporting said connected solar members and said flexible cable means, said basket including a part rotatable about the common axis having an array of crossed arms on which said flexible cable means are attached, and means for rotating said suspended solar collector members relative to the means for supporting said solar cell members, and a conductive cable interconnecting said solar cell member to conduct the current to the ground.
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