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Re:Solar-panel "trees" really are inferior by daemonize on Saturday August 20, 2011 @11:23AM (#2906818)
I would imaginr that the flat panel could be hooked to a servo and a control loop be used to optimize poiting attitude in real time to compensate for the sun's natural cycle.
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Re:Solar-panel "trees" really are inferior by shabble on Saturday August 20, 2011 @12:57PM (#2907040)
This is already extremely common, with significant efficiency gains. As ever, the downside is added complexity and cost.

See https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/wiki/Solar_tracker

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