Abstract
Many applications of solar energy require large mirrors to provide high levels of concentrated sunlight. The success of such conversion systems hinges on the optical durability and economic viability of the reflector materials. A major effort at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has been to improve the existing reflector materials technology and to identify candidates that retainoptical performance and durability criteria and offer potential for reduced cost. To attain the goals, it is desirable to maintain and increase the involvement of industrial organizations in reflective materials R&D related to the conversion of solar resources to useful energy. Toward this end, NREL has recently initiated several collaborative efforts with industry to develop advanced reflectormaterials.
| Original language | American English |
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| Number of pages | 11 |
| State | Published - 1993 |
| Event | Society of Vacuum Coaters 36th Annual Technical Conference - Duration: 27 Apr 1993 → 29 Apr 1993 |
Conference
| Conference | Society of Vacuum Coaters 36th Annual Technical Conference |
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| Period | 27/04/93 → 29/04/93 |
Bibliographical note
Prepared for the Society of Vacuum Coaters, 36th Annual Technical Conference, 27-29 April 1993NREL Publication Number
- NREL/TP-471-5536
Keywords
- reflector materials
- solar concentrator
- solar energy
- solar thermal
