Cost analysis of a mini-facet heliostat

Colin Hall*, Rodney Pratt, David Farrant, Clotilde Corsi, John Pye, Joe Coventry

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    Abstract

    A significant problem with conventional heliostats is off-axis astigmatism, which increases the spot size at the central receiver, limiting the temperature and efficiency of solar thermal systems. Inspired by low-cost mini-actuators used for car wing mirrors, we examine the economic feasibility of a heliostat with individually adjustable mini-facets to correct astigmatic effects, and we compare three alternative tracking configurations.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationSolarPACES 2016
    Subtitle of host publicationInternational Conference on Concentrating Solar Power and Chemical Energy Systems
    PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics Inc.
    ISBN (Electronic)9780735415225
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 27 Jun 2017
    Event22nd International Conference on Concentrating Solar Power and Chemical Energy Systems, SolarPACES 2016 - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
    Duration: 11 Oct 201614 Oct 2016

    Publication series

    NameAIP Conference Proceedings
    Volume1850
    ISSN (Print)0094-243X
    ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

    Conference

    Conference22nd International Conference on Concentrating Solar Power and Chemical Energy Systems, SolarPACES 2016
    Country/TerritoryUnited Arab Emirates
    CityAbu Dhabi
    Period11/10/1614/10/16

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