The most effective technology developed so far to produce solar energy concentrated enough to run an industrial furnace or turbine is to use

A. Cogeneration
B. Smart meters
C. Photovoltaic cells
D. Parabolic mirrors
E. Passive heat absorption


Answer: D

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a. True b. False

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