Attic concentrator type solar energy collector [electronic resource].
Published
Washington, D.C : United States. Energy Research and Development Administration, 1976. Oak Ridge, Tenn. : Distributed by the Office of Scientific and Technical Information, U.S. Dept. of Energy.
Inexpensive tested features of several solar energy collectors have been combined to produce an efficient low cost system. Reflector surfaces supported on metal reinforced corrugated paper redirect and concentrate solar radiation upon an inexpensive shallow pond type receiver formed by a simple wooden frame and a plastic liner. The attic with a greenhouse type south facing side forms a wind screen for the concentrator assembly permitting the use of these light weight structures. Component cost and performance estimates are given.