Something new under the sun

Discussion in 'Environmental Discussion' started by hyo silver, Jun 18, 2014.

  1. hyo silver

    hyo silver Awaaaaay

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    This looks like a great idea. It looks and works like a giant eye, gathering available light and focusing it on a small area. If the claims are credible and are borne out in testing, this could be a big jump in solar efficiency and energy independence.

    Here's the link to the site: Rawlemon | Rawlemon Spherical Solar Power
     
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    They invented the crystal ball.Do they require witches to operate them?
     
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    No, I don't think so. Apparently, they work quite nicely, all by themselves.
     
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    Spherendra?
     
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    My first thoughts are the same.

    Second thoughts will be held off until additional details are released.
     
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    Using a magnifying glass to concentrate sunlight onto a PV cell isn't new. They are just using an acrylic ball filled with water for the concentrator, and have the PVs on a tracker. The globe may do a better job with diffuse light. The idea sees to be that this lets you use more efficient PVs. They cost more, but now you need less, while also extending the latitudes that PVs can be used. It seems it is possible to have it provide heat in addition to electricity.

    There are details on their site, and prices. There is even a little iphone charger one.

    They mention you easily use it as a spot light at night by adding some LEDs. I wonder if you can have it track cars coming up your driveway?
     
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    Can it charge an electric car overnight ?
     
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