Lesson 07 of 712 min
Solar Power Plants
Solar energy can be used to generate electricity in a number of ways. Concentrating power plants focus the sun's heat at a single point, driving a steam turbine, while photovoltaics convert the sun's rays into electricity.
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Solar Power Plants
Solar energy can be used to generate electricity in a number of ways. Concentrating power plants focus the sun's heat at a single point, driving a steam turbine, while photovoltaics convert the sun's rays into electricity.
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