Reflective Material


 * http://alanod-solar.com/opencms/opencms/Reflexion/index.html
 * http://www.reflectechsolar.com/pricing.html from http://openfarmtech.org/index.php/Rick_Thomas_on_solar.
 * Mylar (brand name)

Reflectech produces a reflective material very close to the efficiency of mirror, that is covered over any object to form a reflective surfaces such as a parabolic dish. Thus we can use scrap material, compressed wood, crushed glass to form parabolic troughs etc and then cove it with this reflective material. Without reflectech a DIY approach to energy production won't be feasible. Cover a diy SolarLinks#Solar_ring with Reflectech at around $22 per square meter.

http://www.altenergymag.com/news_detail.php?pr_id=12617

ReflecTech® Mirror Film is the key design-driving innovation in the award-winning SkyTrough® parabolic trough solar concentrator. Both ReflecTech® Mirror Film and SkyTrough™ were developed through cooperative research with the U.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory.

Reflectech produces a reflective material very close to the efficiency of mirror, that is covered over any object to form a reflective surfaces such as a parabolic dish. Thus we can use scrap material, compressed wood, crushed glass to form parabolic troughs etc and then cove it with this reflective material. Without reflectech a DIY approach to energy production won't be feasible. Cover a diy SolarLinks with Reflectech at around $22 per square meter.
 * http://www.reflectechsolar.com/pricing.html from http://openfarmtech.org/index.php/Rick_Thomas_on_solar.

http://www.altenergymag.com/news_detail.php?pr_id=12617

ReflecTech® Mirror Film is the key design-driving innovation in the award-winning SkyTrough® parabolic trough solar concentrator. Both ReflecTech® Mirror Film and SkyTrough™ were developed through cooperative research with the U.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory. SkyTrakker™ provides the local electronics that control and direct a trough’s movement by determining the optimal position for the collector based on calculating the sun’s position. The SkyTrakker™ represents a step-change in features, reliability and life-cycle costs of control units for parabolic trough power plants.
 * http://www.skyfuel.com/#/OUR%20PRODUCTS/

SkyTrakker™ is a critical component of SkyFuel’s product design and it is also available to the Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) industry for use in parabolic trough projects.

SkyFuel, in partnership with the Helac Corporation, have combined the SkyTrakker™ with a customized L30 helical, hydraulic rotary actuator to make the OnSun™ tracking, control and drive system.

Innovative SkyTrakker™ system features include:

• Advanced Health Monitoring – Capability to monitor and diagnose the solar collector performance and drive system operation

• Green Power Consumption – Reduced parasitic losses; half the power usage of prior generation control systems

• Variable Frequency Drive Motor – Controls the startup of the hydraulic pump motor, limits inrush current, allows for the most precise sun tracking and reduces electricity consumption.

• Flexible Communications – Network wired (RS-485) and/or wireless (2.4GHz RF) and Local PC control (USB).

• Flexible Electrical Power Inputs - Accepts from 110VAC to 220VAC single or three-phase.

• Easy Installation – The entire system is comprised of only two major elements for quick mounting and connection.

The combination of these features provide a trouble-free parabolic trough sun tracking system resulting in reduced operating costs and greater power production.