Stones

Can crystal stones generate solar power

Using an approach called concentrated solar power, a team of researchers from Tanzania found that certain granite and soapstones could store solar heat at a sufficiently high density to serve as a primitive form of battery. The next generation of sustainable energy technology might be built from some low-tech materials: rocks and the sun. This breakthrough, combined with stone's natural ability to store and regulate temperature, presents a dual advantage in modern construction:. . Scientists have discovered a way to store the Sun's energy in rocks and convert the heat into electricity.