Much has been made about "peak oil", which is the moment when the production of crude oil stops increasing and starts its inevitable decline. Most people don't concern themselves with this event, but those of us who do often speculate on what the future holds in terms of energy production. While solar electricity is groovey (I've used it myself) and makes you feel like you're in control of your life, it's damned inefficient as compared to a solar furnace. Remember those novelty solar cigarette lighters? Well, I'm thinking this article shows us which direction solar energy is really headed.
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