Neal F Shepard

US Patent:

46044949, Aug 5, 1986

Filed:

Nov 7, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/669082

Inventors:

Neal F. Shepard - King of Prussia PA

Assignee:

General Electric Company - Philadelphia PA

International Classification:

H01L 2502
H02N 600

US Classification:

136246

Abstract:

A photovoltaic array having light concentrating reflectors is disclosed which includes a plurality of mutually attached and substantially identical assemblies, each comprising a photovoltaic cell supported within a frame structure opposite a light-concentrating reflector. Electrically conductive struts support the cells while further providing electrical interconnection as well as means for conducting waste heat away from the individual photovoltaic cells.