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Aug
2010
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Research paper from SolarTron Energy discusses the advantages and disadvantages of using Polymer-Based Mirror Film Inserts as a reflective material for solar heating systems
The Solar Concentrator has a parabolic reflector which enables to concentrate the sun’s energy into a focal point where the solar collector is positioned. The solar concentrator is equipped with a dual [...]
11
Aug
2010
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Many people find the idea of solar power intriguing. What most people don’t realize is that the efficiency of solar power from flat panels is around 18% and power from sterling engines are around 22%. Solar cells that are triple junction can have efficiencies of 40%. SolarTron Energy Systems is testing these solar cells with [...]
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Aug
2010
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SolarTron Energy Systems training seminars. What you will learn!
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Jun
2010
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Many companies are interested in reducing their overall energy consumption and they like the idea of using alternative energy as a source of power. The idea of solar hot water sounds boring to them. They get excited about the fact that they can get electricity from the wind or the sun, and that it is [...]
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Mar
2010
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The design of the SolarBeam is an engineering masterpiece. As shown below in the research article, the manufacturing of paraboloidal dish-shaped reflectors require relatively sophisticated fabrication techniques of metal spinning, plastic molding or ‘die pressing’.
For those who are not familiar with a parabolic concentrator, shown below is an excerpt:
Paraboloidal concentrators have the ability to raise various absorbers [...]
19
Nov
2009
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The team at SolarTron Energy Systems are very excited about the launch of the SolarBeam Concentrator. This amazing solar hot water system can provide 10kW of heat per hour and has a patent-pending tracking system that follows the sun throughout the day. We are currently looking for distributors and certified installers to sell SolarBeam in [...]
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Nov
2009
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Solartron Energy Systems Inc. has developed the world’s first affordable system for solar hot water & with the ability for future photovoltaic electricity production. The SolarBeam Concentrator system is simply the most efficient solar hot water system available. The SolarBeam Concentrator’s unique tracking system and design has applications in heating, cooling, and PV electricity generation. SolarBeam’s [...]