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Can a parabolic concentrator be used for producing electricity for solar power?

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Can a parabolic concentrator be used for producing electricity for solar power?

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The parabolic reflector functions due to the geometric properties of the paraboloidal shape: if the angle of incidence to the inner surface of the collector equals the angle of reflection, then any incoming ray that is parallel to the axis of the dish will be reflected to a central point, or “focus”.

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