a solar energy system is provided to capture an increased amount of solar energy in an area . methods and devices to collect obscured solar radiation and covert it into usable electrical energy are described . the devices include a major concentrated solar energy system combined with a minor solar energy system . in one embodiment , the minor solar energy system includes a primary mirror , secondary mirror and a second photocell . primary and secondary mirrors of a minor solar energy system are defined by their location , at least a portion of which may be substantially within the concave region of the secondary mirror of a major solar energy system . the electrical connection from the minor solar energy system to the major solar energy system is described . methods for making minor solar energy system are provided .