Full spectrum hybrid photovoltaics and thermal engine utilizing high concentration solar energy

We describe a Hybrid full spectrum solar system (FSSS) that utilizes the full spectrum available from the sun. It is designed to convert the full solar spectrum into useful electrical energy by using both photovoltaics energy conversion and thermal energy conversion combined with thermal energy storage (TES) in order to operate around-the-clock even when solar energy is not available. It is composed of a parabolic dish concentrator and a hybrid high temperature photovoltaics and thermal engine. The target efficiency of the overall system is over 35% with the AM1.5D solar spectrum as a power input.