(WO9724563-A1)      An apparatus for collecting and concentrating solar radiation comprises a reflector dish (3), drives for rotating the dish about a first axis and pivoting it about a second axis, and a weathershield (13). The first axis is substantially vertical while the second lies in a plane parallel to but not coincident with the first axis. The pivoting means enables the dish to be horizontal, vertical and any position inbetween. A weathershield extends around the vertical axis so as to partially surround the circumference of the dish when horizontal, the upper edge of the weathershield being level with or extending above the circumferential edge of the dish.    The apparatus may comprise a cradle which rotates with the dish and pivots with respect to it, the weathershield being mounted to the cradle. A sensor of wind speed and direction may be present to allow the dish to be lowered when the wind exceeds a predetermined speed.    USE -   For collecting and concentrating solar radiation for generating electrical power.    ADVANTAGE -   In strong winds the dish may be moved to a horizontal position where it is protected by the windshield. A low profile is presented to wind enabling the use of large diameter dishes.    (ZA9610825-A)      An apparatus for collecting and concentrating solar radiation comprises a reflector dish (3), drives for rotating the dish about a first axis and pivoting it about a second axis, and a weathershield (13). The first axis is substantially vertical while the second lies in a plane parallel to but not coincident with the first axis. The pivoting means enables the dish to be horizontal, vertical and any position inbetween. A weathershield extends around the vertical axis so as to partially surround the circumference of the dish when horizontal, the upper edge of the weathershield being level with or extending above the circumferential edge of the dish.    The apparatus may comprise a cradle which rotates with the dish and pivots with respect to it, the weathershield being mounted to the cradle. A sensor of wind speed and direction may be present to allow the dish to be lowered when the wind exceeds a predetermined speed.    USE -   For collecting and concentrating solar radiation for generating electrical power.    ADVANTAGE -   In strong winds the dish may be moved to a horizontal position where it is protected by the windshield. A low profile is presented to wind enabling the use of large diameter dishes.    (EP892904-A1)      An apparatus for collecting and concentrating solar radiation comprises a reflector dish (3), drives for rotating the dish about a first axis and pivoting it about a second axis, and a weathershield (13). The first axis is substantially vertical while the second lies in a plane parallel to but not coincident with the first axis. The pivoting means enables the dish to be horizontal, vertical and any position inbetween. A weathershield extends around the vertical axis so as to partially surround the circumference of the dish when horizontal, the upper edge of the weathershield being level with or extending above the circumferential edge of the dish.    The apparatus may comprise a cradle which rotates with the dish and pivots with respect to it, the weathershield being mounted to the cradle. A sensor of wind speed and direction may be present to allow the dish to be lowered when the wind exceeds a predetermined speed.    USE -   For collecting and concentrating solar radiation for generating electrical power.    ADVANTAGE -   In strong winds the dish may be moved to a horizontal position where it is protected by the windshield. A low profile is presented to wind enabling the use of large diameter dishes.    (US6067982-A)      An apparatus for collecting and concentrating solar radiation comprises a reflector dish (3), drives for rotating the dish about a first axis and pivoting it about a second axis, and a weathershield (13). The first axis is substantially vertical while the second lies in a plane parallel to but not coincident with the first axis. The pivoting means enables the dish to be horizontal, vertical and any position inbetween. A weathershield extends around the vertical axis so as to partially surround the circumference of the dish when horizontal, the upper edge of the weathershield being level with or extending above the circumferential edge of the dish.    The apparatus may comprise a cradle which rotates with the dish and pivots with respect to it, the weathershield being mounted to the cradle. A sensor of wind speed and direction may be present to allow the dish to be lowered when the wind exceeds a predetermined speed.    USE -   For collecting and concentrating solar radiation for generating electrical power.    ADVANTAGE -   In strong winds the dish may be moved to a horizontal position where it is protected by the windshield. A low profile is presented to wind enabling the use of large diameter dishes.