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24 September, 02:58

In solar thermal electric generation, the sun's energy is concentrated by ___ to heat the fluid in a pipe that is used to generate electricity.

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  1. 24 September, 05:48
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    Mirrors

    Explanation:

    In Solar thermal power generation system, mirrors are used to collect and focus sunlight onto a fluid pipe to produce high temperature required to generate electricity.

    There are two main components: mirrors capture and focus light onto a receiver. The heat transfer fluid is circulated in the receiver. Steam is produced which is converted to mechanical energy in a turbine. It powers a generator and electricity is produced.
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