Molten salt solves solar storage problems
US firms claim solar energy storage systems based on molten salt have reached commercial viability
A new breed of solar farm capable of delivering energy on demand even when it is dark or overcast is poised for a major breakthrough this year, according to two US firms who claim they are ready to commercialise...
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