Mirrors to increase efficiency in solar array
Since mirrors bounce light-waves, why not add a layer of reflective material inside a box or tube to encase a PV array. This solar tube could be installed under the roof or inside walls, and the waves scattered by the cell could be bounced around until used, increasing the efficiency of the system.
Q1: Can the material needed for the solar tube be reflective enough to trap the sunlight and bounce the light waves inside the casing untill used by the photo cells, light weight for easy installation and transportation, and still be efficient?
Idea Description
Sunlight can be introduced through a lens on top of a house or building and directed into the solar tube under the roof, between the rafters, protecting the system from damage. The materials needed for the solar tube would be lighter (no glass), easier to handle and assemble, and ideally less expensive to buy and install. Protected out of the weather, the lifespan of the cells should place the system into the economical range for most homeowners. The lens can be installed as the ridge cap replacement on appropriate slopes to match area needed under roof for system requirements.
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