Abstract: A solar energy collection apparatus comprising a hollow generally spherical means having an energy receiving means located substantially at the center of the spherical means. Circulation means connected to the energy receiving means circulates a heat absorbing fluid through the energy receiving means. A lense means forming a portion of the spherical means is located in the upper portion of the spherical means. The lense means is positioned so as to direct and concentrate solar energy onto the energy receiving means and onto the inner surface of the spherical means. The inner surface of the spherical means upon which the solar energy is directed by the lense means includes a reflective material to thereby reflect the solar energy impinging upon said inner surface back to the energy receiving means.