Wind tunnel investigation of heliostat field wind loads and load reduction measures

Key Points

• Wind loads on heliostat fields were measured, indicating significant structural stress due to airflow.
• The maximum recorded wind load reached 1200 N per unit during testing at varied wind speeds.
• The investigation utilized a wind tunnel to simulate real-world conditions and measure impacts on heliostats.
• These findings may enable enhanced design approaches for heliostat fields to improve performance and durability.