Spherical Solar Concentrator

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This is the coolest thing I have ever seen

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It’s a series of experiments in tracking solar-concentrators. Art for Art’s sake I think… despite the graphs and things I doubt this is more efficient than simply covering the same area with solar-electric cells… though it certainly looks cooler

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Loads more photos here.


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  1. Agreed. Modern Jules Vern.