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daemonize on Aug 20, 2011 | parent | context | favorite | on: Solar-panel "trees" really are inferior

I would imaginr that the flat panel could be hooked to a servo and a control loop be used to optimize poiting attitude in real time to compensate for the sun's natural cycle.

shabble on Aug 20, 2011 [–]

This is already extremely common, with significant efficiency gains. As ever, the downside is added complexity and cost.

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