This is a solar energy collector that uses two side-by-side reflective troughs to gather sunlight. The troughs are designed to bounce incident sunlight once onto solar cells, which then convert it into electricity. The system uses flat reflector panels that are elastically bent into curves by a support structure to focus the light, and it requires a tracking system to follow the sun.
Why it matters: Since 2008, photovoltaic cell efficiency has significantly increased while costs have plummeted, making concentrating solar designs more viable. Advances in thermal management and flexible optical materials also improve performance.
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