NOVELTY - A light energy conversion (LEC) system (100) comprises fluid circuit (110) including working fluid and light concentrating (LC) modules (102A-102D). The LC modules includes first LC module coupled in series with second LC module along fluid circuit such that working fluid absorbs thermal energy while flowing through first and second LC modules. The amount of thermal energy in working fluid increases as working fluid flows through second LC module.    USE - Light energy conversion system for generating electrical and thermal energy.    ADVANTAGE - The system operates with sufficient photovoltaic conversion efficiencies; and provides effective thermal energy capture and conservation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The LEC system (100) comprises fluid circuit (110) including working fluid and LC modules (102A-102D). The LC modules includes first LC module coupled in series with second LC module along fluid circuit such that working fluid absorbs thermal energy while flowing through first and second LC modules. The amount of thermal energy in working fluid increases as working fluid flows through second LC module. The first LC module comprises light concentrating optical element (104) for directing light energy toward focal region, and receiver (106) held at the focal region. The receiver includes housing having chamber that holds energy conversion unit. The energy conversion unit transforms light energy received from optical element into electrical and thermal energy. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing the LEC system comprising providing LC modules for converting light energy into electrical energy and transforming light energy into thermal energy; coupling LC module to electrical circuit; and coupling LC modules along fluid circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic illustration showing a light energy conversion system.    LEC system (100)    LC modules (102A-102D)    Optical element (104)    Receiver (106)    Fluid circuit (110)