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Most common W/m^2 a solar panel can get before overheating?

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  • Most common W/m^2 a solar panel can get before overheating?

    I was trying to figure out if I could concentrate solar rays with a spherical type mirror and put the solar panel on the focal point as opposed purchasing several panels to cover the area.

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    Using mirrors to increase your power density are only effective if they are driven by motors. This makes them more expensive than simply adding more solar panels.

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      Hard to say, and the alternative isn

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        As the panel warms, the efficiency goes down.

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          Originally posted by Mosesbbhhh View Post
          As the panel warms, the efficiency goes down.

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