| Energy sink | Loss ratio | Efficiency factor |
|
| Cover surface reflections |
0.065 | 0.935 |
| Cover internal absorption |
0.002 | 0.998 |
| Boundary capture gaps |
0.038 | 0.962 |
| Inter-element capture gaps |
0.012 | 0.988 |
| Reflector occlusions |
0.001 | 0.999 |
| Surface absorption |
0.055 | 0.945 |
| Surface scattering |
0.03 | 0.97 |
| Tracking alignment errors |
0.005 | 0.995 |
| Reference conversion loss |
0.6 | 0.4 |
| High incidence losses |
0.001 | 0.999 |
| Uneven illumination |
0.012 | 0.988 |
| Elevated temperatures |
0.043 | 0.957 |
| Drive motor loads |
0.002 | 0.998 |
| Electronics loads |
0.002 | 0.998 |
|
| Total | | 0.304 |