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Using solar power to drive turbines could become much more affordable following the development of a solar energy system with cheaper components by Germany's Fraunhofer Institute.

The prototype system, set up for testing in Almeria, Spain, last week, will be trialled until the end of next year. Designed to be more cost-effective than traditional solar energy systems, it uses linear Fresnel mirrors to collect the sun's radiation, and water instead of thermal oil is heated to produce the steam to power turbines.

Tuesday 17 July, 2007 10:27 AM

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