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Concentrated solar power

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Big mirrors catch the sun.

Crescent Dunes Solar December 2014.JPG
Crescent Dunes Solar December 2014.JPG
They turn light into heat. This heat makes power for us. We can use it at night too. It is a smart way to use the sun.
Ivanpah Solar Power Facility (2).jpg
Ivanpah Solar Power Facility (2).jpg
Do you like the sun?

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Crescent Dunes Solar December 2014.JPG
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Ivanpah Solar Power Facility (2).jpg
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Solar Plant kl.jpg
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KhiSolarOneBirdView.jpg
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Archimedes-Mirror by Giulio Parigi.jpg
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1901 solar motor.jpg
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Parabolic trough at Harper Lake in California.jpg
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Linear Parabolic Reflector Diagram...
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Brigthsource Tower Ashalim.jpg
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PS10 solar power tower.jpg
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SolarStirlingEngine.jpg
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