Submitted by TimeSpentWasting t3_z60rfh in gadgets
calvin4224 t1_iy1cwpz wrote
Reply to comment by trichomesRpleasant in News Release: NREL Creates Highest Efficiency 1-Sun Solar Cell - 39.5% efficiency by TimeSpentWasting
Concentrated solar is measured in suns. So if I use a mirror or a lens of 2 m^2 area and direct this light on on a 1m^2 solar panel, people talk of in this case two suns reaching the solar panel. The panel still has a similar efficiency, but double the power output due to more light shining on it. I simplified a bit but thats the idea.
Type "concentrated solar" into an image search engine, it's fascinating!
TheRealASP t1_iy330hw wrote
Was looking for this. Thanks!
trichomesRpleasant t1_iy3e25y wrote
Thanks this makes a lot sense
HaikuBotStalksMe t1_iy1mgm2 wrote
Now Google "word play" or "joke".
k0bra3eak t1_iy2wkyx wrote
They gave a legitimate explanation to something people may not know about how solar is measured even if it is a joke, you're just being an ass
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