Micro Heliostats
Micro heliostats can be used in small-scale concentrated solar power (CSP) plants to concentrate the sun’s radiation for space, electricity generation or industrial process heat or domestic water heating. In contrast to standard heliostats, the highlight of a micro heliostat is that it comprises of many interconnected, parallel-moving, rotatable mirror facets. The mirror facets array is positioned inside a box-shaped module and is protected from weathering and wind forces by a transparent glass cover. The choice of building materials for the box, tracking mechanism and mirrors is largely dependent on the chosen production process and the intended application of the micro heliostat. This versatility makes micro heliostats a promising option for expanding the reach of CSP technology.