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Term

solar collector

Term

Device which converts the energy from light into electricity. The collector system contains a concentrator and a receiver. The concentrator redirects and focuses sunlight on the receiver by using mirrors or lenses, and the receiver absorbs solar radiation and converts it to heat.

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Publication year

2004

Definition source URL

http://www.eionet.eu.int/GEMET

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EEA

Organisation full name

European Environment Agency

Subjects

Long definition

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