09.10.2011
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MIRRORS, MIRRORS An aerial view of the Torresol Energy Gemasolar thermosolar plant in Fuentes de Andalucia near Seville, southern Spain.  Rings of reflective panels focus sunlight on the central tower, which uses the energy generated to power steam turbines, creating electricity.
(Photo: AFP-Getty via the Telegraph)

That’s hot.  And pretty cool.

(via emergentfutures)

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