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Oxford scientists are generating solar power without panels (electrek.co)
submitted 6 months ago by [email protected] to c/technology
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[–] Alexstarfire 11 points 6 months ago (2 children)

We could generate solar power before we even had solar panels. You just used the sun to heat up water. Solar panels made solar power generation more effective.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Nah, that's just solar collection.

The generation you're talking about happens in the star.

[–] Hule 2 points 6 months ago

Well, that's older than water!