| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1551801 | Solar Energy | 2010 | 16 Pages |
Abstract
Solar balloons are hot air balloons in which the air is heated directly by the sun, by means of a black absorber. The lift force of a tethered solar balloon can be used to produce energy by activating a generator during the ascending motion of the balloon. The hot air is then discharged when the balloon reaches a predefined maximum height. A preliminary study is presented, along with an efficiency estimation and some considerations on possible realistic configurations.
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Authors
Roberto Grena,