24-Hour Solar Energy
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This article discusses the use of concentrated solar power (CSP) with molten salt storage as a means to provide 24-hour renewable energy. It highlights the Crescent Dunes solar plant in Nevada as an example of CSP technology and the role of molten salt in its storage capabilities. The article explains how CSP works by using mirrors to focus sunlight onto a tower, which then heats the molten salt and generates steam to power turbines. The molten salt can be stored and used to generate electricity even when the sun is not shining, making it a more reliable and consistent renewable energy source. The article also mentions the potential for CSP with molten salt storage to help address the intermittency challenge of renewable energy and contribute to a more sustainable energy future.