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Nuclear isn't perfect, but it is the best we have right now. (lemmy.world)

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[–] [email protected] 14 points 4 months ago

That is already a thing and it's called concentrated solar power. Basically aim a shit load of mirrors at a target to heat it, run some working fluid through the target and use that to make steam to turn a turbine. There are a few power plants that use it but in general it has been more finicky and disruptive to the local environment than traditional PV panels would be.