Heliostat Gives Free Heat and Power
The heliostat system is a fringe market in the solar power industry. Instead of using expensive solar panels, this system uses computer controlled mirrors that track the sun and direct the suns light right into the windows of the building. It can produce around 600 watts of heat and provide enough power to light forty hundred watt light bulbs.
This is an energy that is in its early stages, for some people directing sun light through the windows of a home could be a nightmare; just imagine the brightness of the light all day long. Clearly, it needs some work but the general idea is cool, or hot depending on your point of view. In the future you could just imagine huge purpose built buildings surrounded by fields of mirrors providing heat and power to the surrounding area.
Source [Tree Hugger]
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