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How we can make solar power at night (or, how we can use solar heated molten salt as a giant battery at night) | DW (www.youtube.com)

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[–] ticho@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

There is also one in Spain, near Sevilla - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gemasolar_Thermosolar_Plant

[–] theMechanic@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Is it economical to run it in Spain? Or is it also a tech demonstration/research at this point?

I would like to see someone figure out how to make it viable, but I have not heard of anyone doing so yet.

[–] ticho@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago

It's been in commercial operation ever since it started operating, and the company running it have since started two more solar projects in Spain, so I'd say it is economical.

Kinda makes sense, Spain, and especially southern Spain, where these are located, is getting a lot of sun all year.