Weatherable solar reflector with high abrasion resistance
US10042094B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 6, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/40
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Described herein are solar reflectors which provide a low cost reflector construction that has a unique set of attributes: high solar reflectance, abrasion resistance, UV stability, mechanical integrity, and flexibility. The abrasion resistance is enabled through incorporation of an abrasion-resistant coating into a polymer film metal mirror construction. Methods of using the solar reflectors in solar concentrating applications are also provided.
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