With a trough, wouldn't a stationary one be much less efficient than one that is tracked?
Yes, simple standardised parts where replacements could be made locally is totally how it should be done. Will it be possible to get away with only one axis tracking if the target is places that are...
Very interesting with the heat storage material ideas. I didn't think about low temperature metals or plastics (would plastics still function after years of heating cycles?)
For the weight of the plastic that you mentioned, does that take into account that the usable temperature has to be over...
Hey everyone,
I just came across a competition that was run nearly 10 years ago and I was just wondering if anyone here has any interesting ideas on how it could be done.
These were the criteria:
Store 4kWhr for 18 hours.
Temperature for cooking at least 200C.
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