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Segmental Solar Sphere: Introduction

One of the original focusing tests: "As is often the case while the big money is chasing high tech and complex solutions, you have shone a torch on where the intelligent use of comparatively low tech solutions can potentially make a big impact." (July 2008: UK power company) 
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Aims
This project proves a new and novel method of solar heat gathering and shows that large scale power generation is possible using grids of fixed mirrors.

New data and 3-D models: www.flyingoven.com (from 2013)

Principles diagram:
The diagram below illustrates the Series 2 principles and function tests (June 2008).

 

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