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A solar energy collection panel is described for collecting solar energy to heat water. The panel is a simple, two component arrangement. That is, a cast, one piece construction provides a combined base and frame for the panel and defines the bottom and side walls of a plurality of separate channels

A solar energy collection panel is described for collecting solar energy to heat water. The panel is a simple, two component arrangement. That is, a cast, one piece construction provides a combined base and frame for the panel and defines the bottom and side walls of a plurality of separate channels for the flow of water to be heated directly by solar radiation. A double paned transparent sheet overlies the combined base and frame, forming the top wall of the channels to enclose the same for water flow while permitting direct impingement on the water of solar radiation passing therethrough. The transparent sheet is rigid to impart structural rigidity to the panel.

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A relatively inexpensive yet effective solar panel to collect thermal energy from solar radiation comprising: a cast, one piece body of a lightweight, non-metallic material providing a combined base and frame having an upper surface defining the bottom and side walls of a plurality of separated chan

A relatively inexpensive yet effective solar panel to collect thermal energy from solar radiation comprising: a cast, one piece body of a lightweight, non-metallic material providing a combined base and frame having an upper surface defining the bottom and side walls of a plurality of separated channels for the flow of fluid to be heated directly by solar radiation; and a structurally rigid transparent sheet means secured to said body overlying said separated channels and forming the top walls thereof to enclose the same for fluid flow while permitting direct impingement on said fluid of solar radiation passing through said transparent sheet means, said transparent sheet means being secured to said body at spaced locations thereon to impart its structural rigidity thereto and, hence, to said panel.