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What are solar thermal power plants?

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Solar radiation is used to produce thermal energy. For this purpose, many reflectors are used which concentrate the solar radiation on absorbers.
The heat energy created due to solar radiations is used to make steam. The steam possesses kinetic energy. This kinetic energy drived turbine and generator. The electrical energy is thus created from this kinetic energy.
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