TechTurning a solar power system into its own backup

Concentrated solar uses mirrors to convert sunlight into heat that drives conventional turbines. Although photovoltaic panels have become the cheapest power source in many places, batteries or natural-gas plants are still needed to cover nighttime demand and weather-related gaps. A small company says its design lets a fossil-fueled backup share most of the solar system’s generating hardware.

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AArs Technica★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 18:02Original