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What is the importance/ function of a solar reflector?

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Solar reflectors are important, why?

What is the importance/ function of a solar reflector?

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The solar panel consists of many reflectors that reflect and concentrate solar radiations on absorbers.

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SCERT Maharashtra Science and Technology Part 2 [English] Standard 10 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 5 Towards Green Energy
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Chapter 5 Towards Green Energy
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