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Optical performance and durability of solar reflectors protected by an alumina coating

Description: Solar thermal electric power systems use large solar reflectors to concentrate sunlight to generate electricity. The economic viability of these systems depends on developing a durable, low-cost reflector. The goals for such a reflector are specular reflectance above 90% for at least 10 years under outdoor service conditions and a large-volume manufacturing cost of less than $10.8/m{sup 2} ($1.00/ft{sup 2}). Currently, the best candidate materials for solar reflectors are silver-coated, low-iro… more
Date: July 1, 1996
Creator: Kennedy, C. E.; Smilgys, R. V.; Kirkpatrick, D. A. & Ross, J. S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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