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By Cyndi, Evan Miranda, and Samantha
Parabolic trough Dish stirling Solar power tower Fresnel reflectors
In 2005, Solar Panels only cost $ 3 - $ 4 each.
Type of solar power energy Transforms sunlight into energy They increase temperatures around them by 400 degrees
Mirror focus on sunlight 30x its normal intensity Absorbs thermal fluid
Generates power parabolically Reflects sunlight to receiver Converts sunlight to energy One set of mirrors and one receiver
Concentrated solar power systems uses lenses or mirrors tracking systems to focus on a large area of sunlight into a small beam.
The heat is used as a heat source for conventional power plant.
PROS Give off no pollution Quiet Provides free electricity Renewable CONS Expensive ($1000) Only work in daylight Weather problem
QUESTIONS?