Wave generated energy focusing lens and reflector for solar concentration, collection, and harnessing

Abstract

A novel method of concentrating solar energy using wave generators is disclosed. The systems and methods enable the collection of energy over large area at high efficiencies and the concentrating of energy at a target for use and transfer.

1 . A solar energy concentration system comprising one or more wave generators actuated to create a reflector or lens that concentrates solar energy onto a target for use and/or storage. 
     
     
         2 . The solar energy concentration system of  claim 1 , wherein the wave generators are placed in a liquid medium. 
     
     
         3 . The solar energy concentration system of  claim 2 , wherein the liquid medium is water. 
     
     
         4 . The solar energy concentration system of  claim 1 , wherein the target is a heat absorbent material. 
     
     
         5 . The solar energy concentration system of  claim 1 , wherein the target is a reflective material. 
     
     
         6 . The solar energy concentration system of  claim 1 , wherein the wave generators are driven using stored energy. 
     
     
         7 . The solar energy concentration system of  claim 1 , wherein the wave generators are driven using renewable energy such as solar or wind energy. 
     
     
         8 . A process for concentrating solar energy comprising:
 activating one or more wave generators;   forming a lens or reflector within a medium excited by the wave generator(s);   focusing sunlight on a target by transmission through, or reflectance by, the lens or reflector to concentrate and collect solar energy; and   using, storing, or transmitting the collected solar energy.