While solar panels convert sunlight directly into electricity, solar chimneys use the heat of the sun to create a draft that drives turbines. This makes solar chimneys well-suited for large-scale power generation, as they can produce electricity . . Solar chimneys harness the power of the sun to generate electricity and provide natural ventilation and are proving to be an effective way to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions. The basic principle behind solar chimneys is the greenhouse effect, where solar radiation is trapped and. . Even some solar plants worked this way, using the sun's energy to heat water into steam to spin some blades and keep the lights on. A solar updraft tower works along these basic principles, too, but in a rather unique configuration. This technology has two primary applications: providing passive ventilation for buildings and generating electricity on a large scale. It consists of a tall chimney-like structure with a large greenhouse at its base.
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