Consumer-Grade Heliostat
About this project
No off-the-shelf, consumer-grade heliostat exists on the market today, which limits how widely solar thermal energy gets used at home or on a small industrial scale. We took on building a retail-ready heliostat system from scratch, a first-of-its-kind product for everyday users.
What we did
Automated sun tracking: Using motorized mirror arrays and positioning logic, we built a prototype that automatically tracks the sun and reflects its rays with precision throughout the day.
Rugged, lightweight structure: We used sheet metal fabrication to build a structure suited for outdoor installation, with all electronics carefully mounted and wire routing kept clean for safety and maintenance.
Compact, scalable design: The system was designed to be affordable, compact, and modular, so it works for both residential and small-scale industrial use.
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