NOVELTY - A solar energy collector (100) comprises three solar energy converters (i.e. solar cells (1-4)), and a focusing element that receives light across a light receiving surface and directs light towards a focal point. The first, second and third portions of the light focused by the focusing element have different proportions of light in different wavelengths.    USE - A solar energy collector.    ADVANTAGE - The solar energy collector has a high energy generation ability per unit area of solar cells or other energy capture device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar energy collector (100) comprises three solar energy converters (i.e. solar cells (1-4)), and a focusing element that receives light across a light receiving surface and directs light towards a focal point. The focusing element defines a focal plane extending through the focal point which varies depending on the wavelength of light that is focused. The first solar energy converter is placed between the focusing element and the focal point and is oriented parallel to at least one axis of the focal plane to receive a first portion of the light focused by the focusing element and is located and dimensioned to allow a second portion of the light focused to pass the first solar energy converter. The second solar energy converter is placed on the opposite side of the focal point to the first solar energy converter and is oriented parallel to at least one axis of the focal plane to receive the second portion of the light focused. The third solar energy converter is placed on the opposite side of the second solar energy converter from the focusing element and is oriented parallel to at least one axis of the focal plane to receive the third portion of the light focused by the focusing element. The first, second and third portions of the light focused by the focusing element have different proportions of light in different wavelengths. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing a solar energy collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a section diagram of a solar energy converter.    Solar cells (1-4)    Central aperture (5)    Solar energy collector (100)    Cones (C1-C3)