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NREL Develops New Optical Evaluation Approach for Parabolic Trough Collectors (Fact Sheet)

Program Document ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1049600· OSTI ID:1049600
New analytical method makes it possible to carry out fast evaluation of trough collectors for design purposes.
Research Organization:
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Solar Energy Technologies Office (EE-4S)
DOE Contract Number:
AC36-08GO28308
OSTI ID:
1049600
Report Number(s):
NREL/FS-5500-55930
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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