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Is there some kind of opportunity here for solar power?

• ars 18y ago
  No. The power (energy rate per area) is very high, but the total energy is not.
  • ph0rque 18y ago
    But there is opportunity in making a solar-fired kiln (mentioned in the article), and produce pure silicon from sand and carbon. The article mentions 1500C, but I'm not sure if 1800C is attainable with the method. Also, (lack of) vacuum might be a problem.
• blackguardx 18y ago
  I think they have a solar powered metal melting furnace in France. It uses mirrors, though.