Tag:power=heliostat

power = heliostat
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Group: Power
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A  heliostat is a device that includes a mirror, usually a plane mirror, which turns so as to keep reflecting sunlight toward a predetermined target. It is mainly used in solar thermal power plants.

Photo example

  • The Solar Two solar-thermal power project near Daggett, California. Every mirror in the field of heliostats reflects sunlight continuously onto the receiver on the tower.
    The Solar Two solar-thermal power project near Daggett, California. Every mirror in the field of heliostats reflects sunlight continuously onto the receiver on the tower.
  • Dominador Solar Thermal Plant in Chile.
    Dominador Solar Thermal Plant in Chile.

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