Solar energy is using the sun's energy to create electricity to power our electronics. Solar thermal energy is one type of using the sun for energy. This type of energy is revolved around redirecting the sun's heat to boil water. It then creates steam that will spin or push some kind of mechanism such as a turbine. The great thing about this type of energy plant is it can store the energy that the sun gives. This means it can generate power during any time of the day such as day, night, cloudy, or even raining. There are some different ways that the sun's energy is redirected. One of the mechanisms is a "power tower" which follows the sun and has mirrors that capture the sun's rays to boil water. Another type is like a pipe that is used to capture the sun's energy and it is picked up by circulating oil through the pipe.
Solar energy may be the next type of energy humans rely on. Our fossil fuels are hurting our earth faster and faster. Solar thermal energy has gotten a better chance for taking over. Molten salts which retains a large amount of heat can help store the heat for anytime. It can be held even throughout the night and it can help assist circulating the energy when needed. This may be the start of a new frontier of energy.
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