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Old 01-10-2012, 10:33 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by ProDarwin View Post
Sounds like a cool concept, although the payoff is pretty long. I've heard that photovoltaic cells can put out more energy if you focus more light on them - linearly - as long as you can dissipate the extra heat. What about focusing a bunch of mirrors on a single panel to increase your efficiency for less $$?
Using mirrors is not recommended what so ever. Solar panel manufactures will void your solar panel's warranty if you use mirrors. Using mirror/s usually heats up the panel quicker thus decreasing the efficiency.
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