The efficient conversion of solar radiation into thermal energy depends on the solar absorber used for the collector panel. These materials must absorb strongly in the solar spectrum range between 0.2-3µm, and emit poorly in the infrared region (higher than 3µm). High absorptance (α) and low emittance (ε) values must characterize them.
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