Novel Methods Store Sunshine as Fuel: Scientific American

Novel Methods Store Sunshine as Fuel: Scientific American: "The sun is the most abundant power source on Earth, but new designs soon hitting the market could keep its energy flowing even after sunset.

Researchers are exploring various strategies to put sunshine on tap, converting the sun's energy into fuels that can be stored, transported and used as needed. Setting excess power aside can help solar plants produce consistent electricity throughout the day, diminishing one of solar energy's biggest drawbacks. Sun-derived fuels can also be used to power fuel cells that drive cars or provide heat to warm homes."

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