South Africa's First 100 MW Solar Tower Powers 200,000 Homes—Discover the Cutting-Edge Molten Salt Technology Behind It

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South Africa's First 100 MW Solar Tower Powers 200,000 Homes—Discover the Cutting-Edge Molten Salt Technology Behind It

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