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Daylight savings: Spain unveils nocturnal solar power plant

by Sairica Rose WHAT’S HAPPENING Gemasolar, near Seville, Spain, claims to be the world’s first 24-hour thermosolar power plant (DiariodeSevilla.es, 5 October 2011). The plant’s 2,600+ mirrors concentrate the sun’s rays to create superheated liquid salt during the day. The salt retains enough energy to generate power throughout 15 hours of darkness. Inaugurated on 4 […]

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