Micro-Mirror Concentrator System
Abstract
As part of the research project SCoSCo an innovative collector concept was developed by the consortium of the ScoSco project, namely University Patras, Solar-Institut Jülich, Calpak S.A., Hilger GmbH and Heliokon GmbH. The objective of the project is to develop a concentrating collector that could be easily integrated in buildings; therefore, a concentrating solar collector with fixed mirror was found to be an interesting approach. The state-of-the-art methods for the generation of solar process heat use different concepts like tracking Fresnel mirrors or parabolic troughs. The proposed concept is innovative and presents advantages in cost- and life-cycle assessments. It can also be integrated in buildings very easily. The scientific findings answer for example the question of the geometric configuration of the concentrator and the optimal receiver type.