Heliostat Design

1        Heliostat Design

The Design of the heliostat is a very important task. A good design can enhance the efficiency of the system significantly. It is also necessary in order to effectively withstand various static & dynamic loads that the heliostat will face.

Following are some of the aspects of Heliostat design and other parameters associated with or related to the design of heliostat.

•      Field Selection for Heliostats/Polar Field

•      Selection of Frame Arrangement/Horizontally rectangular main frame

•      Shape and design of the Mirror/Slightly tilted mirrors

•      Wireless And autonomous control

•      Tracking of primary axis

•      Wind Protection

•      Hail protection /Rain protection