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I have quite a few tasks to do before I can call this project complete. On the schedule are prototypes, energy and power calculations. Perhaps a few papers to some of the popular renewable energy magazines. I started to make some low budget simple videos to explain basic concepts and uploaded them to Youtube.  Let me know what you think.  Also, scroll to bottom for a list of research ideas.  If you want to add your name and topic to the list, drop me a line.  

Topic Myself or others
Study effects of diffused light of Asymmetric Reflector compared to Parabolic Reflector, Self
Measure and compare perfomance of a basic Asymmetric Reflector compared to a fixed panel., self
Design a low cost tracking system to move the solar panel in the asymmetric reflector , self
Use the model to explore other functions (e.g. hyperbolic) for the selft-tracking behavior, self
Design a lightweight folding catenary reflecytor for camping applications, no one as yet