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Solar Mirror: Most efficient? Compared to what?

What percent incident solar radiation is refocused into a useable area/volume? Does the "mirror" require clear skies?

My Boy Scout solar cooker (1950's) was smaller and could fry bacon 'n eggs as well as "boil" a cup of coffee. My memory says it used aluminum foil as the mirror surface(s). The parabolic support was the most complicated part.; Posted by: MentorCtl Posted on: 06/23/08 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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Affordable or available? weedonald@... | 06/23/08

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shot shells??? mindnova | 06/23/08

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