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solar pond
A body of water containing brackish (highly saline) water that forms layers
of differing salinity (stratifies) that absorb and trap solar
energy. Solar ponds can be used to provide heat for industrial or agricultural
processes, building heating and cooling, and to generate electricity. For
more details see salt gradient
solar pond.
Related category
• SOLAR
ENERGY AND POWER
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