Apparatus for harnessing solar energy

An apparatus for harnessing solar energy comprising:

• a reflector comprising a primary parabolic reflector in communication with a secondary parabolic reflector;
• a heat accumulator comprising:
• a housing comprising an opening, a quartz glass fitted to said opening, and at least one photo lock coupled to said quartz glass;
• a heating chamber disposed within said housing, wherein said heating chamber is in communication with said quartz glass;
• at least one fluid container disposed within said housing, wherein said at least one fluid container is in communication with said heating chamber;
• a fluid delivery component in communication with said at least one fluid container;
• a fluid receiving component in communication with said at least one fluid container;
• a pivoting mechanism;
• a protective mechanism;
• wherein said primary parabolic reflector and said secondary parabolic reflector both have a same focus and a same central axis, wherein said secondary parabolic reflector is smaller than said primary parabolic reflector and is located between said primary parabolic reflector and said focus;
• wherein said primary parabolic reflector further comprises a central opening and is disposed to receive and focus solar radiation towards said focal point;
• wherein said secondary parabolic reflector is disposed to receive solar radiation being focused from said first parabolic reflector prior to reaching said focus and to project focused solar radiation as a collimated beam through the central opening of said first parabolic reflector towards said heat accumulator;
• wherein said housing is substantially cylindrical and comprises a second central opening aligned with the central opening of the primary parabolic reflector;
• wherein said at least one photo lock comprises an adjustable aperture capable of expanding and contracting, wherein said adjustable aperture further comprises a mirrored topside and a mirrored underside;
• wherein said heating chamber comprises a substantially cylindrical structure having an open top end that engages the quartz glass to create a vacuum within said heating chamber;
• and
• wherein said heating chamber further comprises a heat emitting material in a rod-like array that is disposed to receive the collimated beam.