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Researchers at the University of Barcelona found that volcanic ash has a unique combination of properties that make it remarkably useful for storing solar energy.
Researchers tested the ash as a heat storage medium for concentrated solar power systems.
Concentrated solar power towers use mirrors to focus the sun's rays, generating temperatures over 1,000 degrees Celsius ( 1,832 degrees Fahrenheit ).
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