Concentration Systems and Floating Plants

A review of low concentration systems is given with emphasis on the system with flat reflectors. The use of reflectors increases the energy yield but generally requires tracking and cooling systems. The advantages of installing these on a floating platform are considerable, since cooling and tracking systems can be easily implemented at a low cost. The reduction of gray energy is discussed and several solutions for concentration are analyzed in detail: • the possibility of using reflectors positioned at the rear of the modules,

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