TechHot Take: How 63,000 mirrors turn sunlight into electricity
China has switched on three solar towers in Qinghai, surrounded by 63,000 mirrors that focus sunlight to generate heat of up to 700°C. The heat melts salt for storage, which can later produce steam and electricity for up to eight hours after sunset. The million-kilowatt project also includes solar panels and an 800-kilovolt transmission line.
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Hot Take: How 63,000 mirrors turn sunlight into electricity
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