Leo Gerst

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  • See heliostat prototypes:

http://www.heliostat.us/howitworks.htm

  • Within 150 feet, 2.5 feet up and 6 foot wide.
  • Home Depot mirror - 36x32" mirror - ended up being 5' wide for an image 115 feet - left to right was 4 feet, 1 foot high image, $40 at Home Depot
  • Flat mirror is less expensive
  • Motors for 8 dollars, so $16 per mirror.
  • $150 controller - but go with OS
  • Proof of concept: gather energy effectively