What type of solar heating system would be most efficient at producing high-temperature water for industrial applications or steam to run turbines that generate electricity?
A)fuel cells that directly convert chemical energy into electricity.
B)biomass generators that burn natural materials to generate heat.
C)solar thermal electric generation systems using mirrors or lenses to concentrate sunlight to heat water.
D)passive solar systems that use building design to maximize winter sunlight to heat water.
E)convection solar heating systems that circulate warm air throughout the liquid.

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Solar thermal electric generation systems are designed to concentrate sunlight using mirrors or lenses, significantly increasing the temperature of the water or other working fluids. This process can produce high-temperature water or steam, which is ideal for industrial applications or for driving turbines to generate electricity.

What Type of Solar Heating System Would Be Most Efficient