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Sun-tracking control system for solar collector

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6186492

A solid-state control system is disclosed for the control of a collector array, the system incorporating a sun-tracking mode, de-focusing at excessive temperatures, returning to a stand-by position after sunset, and prepositioning at sunrise.

Assignee:
Sunpower Systems Corp.
Patent Number(s):
US 4146785
OSTI ID:
6186492
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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