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A solar collector system including solar elements connected to form an array for intercepting the sun's radiation, a compression element that is positioned substantially perpendicular to the array, and pairs of cables that run from opposite sides of the array to the compression element to mutually s

A solar collector system including solar elements connected to form an array for intercepting the sun's radiation, a compression element that is positioned substantially perpendicular to the array, and pairs of cables that run from opposite sides of the array to the compression element to mutually stabilize each portion of the array to which the pair of cables connects. A support structure is provided for securing the array to a fixed structure. A tracking system further provides the system with two degrees of freedom for tracking the array with the sun's movement.

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What is claimed is: 1. A solar collector comprising:a solar element;a compression element positioned substantially perpendicular to said solar element; anda pair of tensioned cables coupled to a bracket assembly at each corner of said solar element, a first tensioned cable of said pair of tensioned

What is claimed is: 1. A solar collector comprising:a solar element;a compression element positioned substantially perpendicular to said solar element; anda pair of tensioned cables coupled to a bracket assembly at each corner of said solar element, a first tensioned cable of said pair of tensioned cables further coupled to a fore end of said compression element and a second tensioned cable of said pair of tensioned cables coupled to an aft end of said compression element, said pair of tensioned cables configured to position said solar element with respect to said compression element.