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Get PriceSolar energy is converted into electricity by means of a CSP plant composed of four main elements: a concentrator, a high temperature solar receiver, a fluid transport system and
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Get PriceThe sensible heat of molten salt is also used for storing solar energy at a high temperature, [15] termed molten-salt technology or molten salt energy storage
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