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Solar reflector in composite material based on resin reinforced with cut fibres, and uses in solar plants

US10030635B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 3, 2011
Grant dateJul 24, 2018
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Expiry dateSep 26, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/46
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention relates to a solar reflector for concentrated solar power plants, comprising a substrate a) in composite material based on resin reinforced with cut fibers, said substrate having means b) for attachment without either perforation or gluing, and a metallic reflective coating layer c). The reflector of the invention is used in solar collectors and in solar plants operating on concentrated solar power, more particularly for producing electricity, steam and/or heat.

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