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SAND Report: SAND80-8239, November 1980.
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Commercial viability of the solar central receiver technology depends in part on the availability of low cost, mass produced heliostats. This study recommends a path for developing an independent industry capable of producing such heliostats. Conclusions are drawn largely from discussions
Commercial viability of the solar central receiver technology depends in part on the availability of low cost, mass produced heliostats. This study recommends a path for developing an independent industry capable of producing such heliostats. Conclusions are drawn largely from discussions
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with firms currently involved in the heliostat research and development program. Evolution of heliostat costs during commercialization and factors that influence near term government demonstration programs are reviewed. Show Less