The TROF (tower reflector with optical fibers): a new degree of freedom for solar energy systems
Abstract:-The integration of optical fibers into solar energy systems requires a tradeoff between the cost, attenuation, and a limited flux carrying capability (due to limited Numerical Aperture) on one hand, and the flexibility in light distribution on the other hand. This paper presents a novel approach that minimizes the length of fibers in the system while fully utilizing the flexibility advantage. Optical fibers have been steadily improving and their cost has been declining as a result of the proliferation of thei… Show more
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