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Reflectors for solar energy collectors

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6030773
The disclosure illustrates an improved reflector for a solar energy collector. The reflector is made up of a thin, vacuum formed, elongated, trough like sheet having a reflective parabolic surface for reflecting and focusing solar radiation. A structural sheet conforms to and supports the thin sheet. The structural sheet has a series of integrally formed depressions extending away from the thin sheet to form elongated reinforcing ribs.
Assignee:
Alpha Solarco Inc
Patent Number(s):
US 4276873
OSTI ID:
6030773
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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