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Solar collector

Diagram of a solar collector that traps the Sun’s energy.

The solar collector traps the Sun’s energy. Light energy is transformed to heat energy, which is conducted through the piping to the water.

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Published: 9 August 2010Updated: 25 September 2024Size: 1.07 MB
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