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Thursday, May 14, 2015
Solar power dish outperforms the photovoltaic panels in terms of efficiency
The concentrated solar power (CSP) system, created by Swedish company Ripasso Energy, converts 34% of the sun’s energy to grid-ready electricity, while solar panels typically convert only 23% (making that usable on the grid means efficiency drops to just 15%). Ripasso’s CSP system works by combining a parabolic 12 meter diameter mirror dish with a Stirling engine, which doesn't require water for power generation. Read more at http://www.geek.com
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energy efficiency
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renewable energy
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solar power
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technologies