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Sun Power Revolution Promised by Washington Inventor
Washington notes an inventor claims to extract power from sunlight and store it for use in heating, industry, and transport. His mirrors focus sunbeams to melt rock, drive engines, and possibly replace coal. If storage succeeds, roof reflectors could heat buildings and power factories, reshaping society.
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