Electric power generation from solar energy is technically feasible and has the potential for contributing substantially to the world's energy needs. However, this potential cannot be realized until solar thermal conversion systems can be produced economically and with assured reliability. The life and reliability of the materials used in solar concentrators are primary considerations to solar thermal energy conversion feasibility.
Subject
Materials,
Degradation,
Moisture,
Glass,
Metal surfaces,
Power systems,
Mirrors,
Reflectance,
Plastics,
Metals,
Power plants,
Corrosion protection,
Wind
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1979
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