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The glowing tower contains molten salt, used to store the focused solar energy. [1] I never knew that was a thing until I too drove past it. It was one of the m
by samstokes 8y ago
The glowing tower contains molten salt, used to store the focused solar energy. [1] I never knew that was a thing until I too drove past it. It was one of the more memorable sights on a 3000 mile road trip.
[1] https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_thermal_energy#Molten_salt_storage https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_thermal_energy#Molten_...
- pmikesell 8y agoIvanpah uses water, not salts: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivanpah_Solar_Power_Facility https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivanpah_Solar_Power_Facility