Solar furnace of Uzbekistan
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The solar furnace of Uzbekistan was built in 1981, and is located 45 kilometers away from Tashkent city. The furnace is the largest in Asia. It uses a curved mirror, or an array of mirrors, acting as a parabolic reflector, which can reach temperatures of up to 3,000 degrees Celsius. The solar furnace of Uzbekistan can be visited by anyone who is interested in solar energy and wants to see its distinctive construction.[1]
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Solar Furnace of Uzbekistan | |
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Country | Uzbekistan |
Location | Tashkent region, Parkent city |
Coordinates | 41°19′N 69°44′E |
Status | Operational |
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Owner(s) | Uzbekistan |
Solar farm | |
Collectors | 10,700 mirrors |
Total collector area | 1,849 square meters |
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