Issue i thought that was apparent with the previous cylindrical reflective tube:
- limited actual surface to capture heat, being only the circumference of the tube
- rely on the reflectiveness of the mirror material for efficiency
- solar panel not fully integrated into the solar capturing process, needs additional surface and installation
Solution i thought that was appropriate and effective to maximize solar energy capture for both water heating and electricity production:
- integrating solar panels with water heating
- rotating panels towards the sun
- maximizing surface absorption, rather than trying to concentrating solar power onto a limited surface (techinically complicated, and ineffective for the given situation. for one thing, the curvature of the glass is not a half cylinder, there is a specific curvature that we need to figure out)
Added value:
- let in diffuse light and block out direct light
- underside of the panels could be used for lighting at night (LED lighting or florescent lighting or w/e)
Potential drawback:
- high cost for installation (mostly the glass canopy and supporting structure)
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