Concrete absorbs heat. So how is it used in solar towers?


Question:
actually solar towers produce electricity. it should not absorb heat.
but the material used is concrete which absorbs heat. so in what way does it work?

Answer:
"Solar towers" do not produce electricity. Solar cells do, and they are not used in "towers." You may be thinking of a tower, built out of steel, concrete or other material, that contains a large mirror to capture solar rays, concentrate the rays into a very hot one and beam it to pipes filled with water which then turns to steam which turns a turbine which produces electricity.
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