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Solar thermal cooling

Solar thermal cooling is a way of keeping things cool using the power of the sun. It works by using the sun's heat to turn water into steam. The steam is then used to drive a machine that cools the air around it. So, when it's hot outside, the machine takes the sun's heat and turns it into cool air. This cool air can be used to make the inside of a building or a home cooler, so it stays comfortable even in hot weather.
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