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How do commercial mirror solar systems work? How do the mirrors all point the sun directly at the top of the tower?
I'm wondering how commercial mirror solar systems work. How do the mirrors all point the sun directly at the top of the tower?
Great question! So commercial mirror solar systems, also known as concentrated solar power, work by reflecting the sun's rays onto a small area, which then heats up a fluid. That heat is then used to generate electricity. The mirrors, also known as heliostats, are placed in a circular pattern around a tall tower, which holds a receiver that collects the reflected sunlight. The mirrors are programmed to move and adjust their position throughout the day to track and reflect the sun's rays towards the tower.