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[–] dreadbeef@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 13 hours ago (2 children)

I mean, is there a more efficient way to take raw energy and spin a turbine with it?

[–] gandalf_der_12te@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

The issue is more the cost. For this you need lots of mirrors and a tower. Solar panels are just cheaper.

[–] usrtrv@sh.itjust.works 3 points 10 hours ago* (last edited 10 hours ago)

This has the benefit of not needing batteries since the molten salt stays hot long after the sun is down.

[–] belated_frog_pants@beehaw.org 1 points 13 hours ago

Photosynthesis?