stackyFACTSHarnessing the immense power of the sun involves aiming thousands of giant mirrors at a central tower until the dense salt inside boils. This glowing vat of liquid heat acts like a massive thermal battery, allowing the facility to keep boiling water and spinning steam turbines long after the sun has actually set.
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