China has switched on a solar thermal power station in the Gobi Desert. Approximately 27,000 mirrors have been installed to concentrate sunlight onto two 200-meter-high towers positioned roughly one kilometre apart. The process produces concentrated heat that melts and stores it at temperatures of up to 570 degrees Celsius. The stored heat, in turn, is used to produce steam that drives the turbines, allowing power generation to continue after sunset. #china #tech #solarenergy | Gaurav katare