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Solar collector apparatus having increased energy rejection during stagnation

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OSTI ID:5349891

An active solar collector having increased energy rejection during stagnation is disclosed. The collector's glazing is brought into substantial contact with absorber during stagnation to increase re-emittance and thereby to maintan lower temperatures when the collector is not in operation.

DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-36
Assignee:
Dept. of Energy
Patent Number(s):
None
Application Number:
ON: DE82004437
OSTI ID:
5349891
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English