Yes, sun rays reflected by a mirror to a solar panel can generate electricity. Most homeowners want to increase the efficiency of solar systems with fewer solar panels. . Solar panels are designed to absorb sunlight and convert it into electricity, but they do reflect a small amount of light back into the atmosphere. Factors affecting reflection include the angle of the sun, the type and color of the solar reflector, and the concentration of heat and light used by. . Solar reflectivity refers to the ability of a surface to reflect sunlight rather than absorbing it.
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