Solar Designs Compared
This page is for contributors to point out the pros and cons of various solar designs for various needs. This is a suggested template for early collaborative discussion on competing designs. The index is lengthy because breaking things up allows for constant modification by many people without worrying about context. "Opinion" sections are for individually signed sections, to be changed or deleted if their opinion changes, instead of back-and-forth direct debate. Discussions should occur on the discussions page. Other sections are open for factual comment with or without a signature. ' I plan on doing a lot of work to fill in the blanks. Concentrated articles like this increase the number of incoming links, improving Google ranking. Zawy 16:32, 2 August 2011 (CEST)
Contents
- 1 Currently Winning Designs for Different Needs (signed Opinions)
- 2 Constants, Equations, Useful Software
- 3 Miscellaneous Topics
- 4 Summary Table of Designs
- 5 Heliostats with "Tower"
- 6 Solar Cell
- 7 Hot Air Box
- 8 Hot Water, Black Pipe
- 9 Hot Water, Trickle-Down
- 10 Parabolic Trough
- 11 Parabolic Dish (includes Solar Fire)
- 12 Plastic Fresnel Lenses
Currently Winning Designs for Different Needs (signed Opinions)
Steam Generation
Electricity Generation
Cooking
House Heating
Hot Water
Brick Kiln?
Steel Furnace?
Constants, Equations, Useful Software
Miscellaneous Topics
Tracking
Passive Solar for House
Hot Water
Greenhouse Ideas
Aluminized Mylar
Aluminum Mirrors
Thermal Storage
Summary Table of Designs
Five columns: Pros,Cons,Uses,OSE rank, links
Heliostats with "Tower"
Pros
Cons
Uses
OSE Compatibility
- Level of Need:
- Modularity:
- Lifespan:
- Ease of Construction:
- Scalability:
- 3rd Party Available:
Examples/Links/Pictures
Opinions
Solar Cell
Pros
Cons
Uses
OSE Compatibility
- Level of Need:
- Modularity:
- Lifespan:
- Ease of Construction:
- Scalability:
- 3rd Party Available:
Examples/Links/Pictures
Opinions
Hot Air Box
Pros
Cons
Uses
OSE Compatibility
- Level of Need:
- Modularity:
- Lifespan:
- Ease of Construction:
- Scalability:
- 3rd Party Available:
Examples/Links/Pictures
Opinions
Hot Water, Black Pipe
Pros
Cons
Uses
OSE Compatibility
- Level of Need:
- Modularity:
- Lifespan:
- Ease of Construction:
- Scalability:
- 3rd Party Available:
Examples/Links/Pictures
Opinions
Hot Water, Trickle-Down
Pros
Cons
Uses
OSE Compatibility
- Level of Need:
- Modularity:
- Lifespan:
- Ease of Construction:
- Scalability:
- 3rd Party Available:
Examples/Links/Pictures
Opinions
Parabolic Trough
Pros
Cons
Uses
OSE Compatibility
- Level of Need:
- Modularity:
- Lifespan:
- Ease of Construction:
- Scalability:
- 3rd Party Available:
Examples/Links/Pictures
Opinions
Parabolic Dish (includes Solar Fire)
Pros
Cons
Uses
OSE Compatibility
- Level of Need:
- Modularity:
- Lifespan:
- Ease of Construction:
- Scalability:
- 3rd Party Available:
Examples/Links/Pictures
Opinions
Plastic Fresnel Lenses
Pros
Cons
Uses
OSE Compatibility
- Level of Need:
- Modularity:
- Lifespan:
- Ease of Construction:
- Scalability:
- 3rd Party Available:
