Development of a Line-Focusing Adjustable Solar Concentrator. Third Quarterly Progress Report

摘要

The purpose of this research grant is to develop and commercialize a low cost producible line focusing concentrator and to surface any existing problem areas associated with this invention. The work included: preparation of proposals for pilot installations; assembling and testing the flexural bending of thin glass sheet for system; preparing final design Value Engineering; selection of a commercial tracking system; and commercial promotion of the collector. The progress in each of these areas is described. (ERA citation 08:014512)