How To Make Solar Concentrating Mirrors (super HOT focal point)

In this video I show how to convert inexpensive truck mirrors into powerful first surface solar concentrators. Check out my sponsor Brilliant for a really fun way to learn! https://www.Brilliant.org/NightHawk

First surface mirrors are an extremely efficient way of concentrating solar energy, much more efficient for their size than a fresnel lens. This type of mirror is also essential for optical applications.

Check out the video about making first surface mirrors over on GreenPowerScience: First surface mirror DIY hack from a ...

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