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Solar Cells Are Out. Mirrors Are In.

September 14th, 2008 · No Comments · Green Technology

Are photovoltaic cells on their way out?  Are mirrors the solar panel of the future?  The reason mirrors are so hot right now is because, well, they are hot, literally.  Concentrated Solar Plants (CSPs) use mirrors to direct sunlight at a tube filled with synthetic oil and, depending on the type of CSP, heat the [...]

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