The solar furnace of Uzbekistan was built in 1981, and is located 45 kilometers away from Tashkent city.

The solar furnace of Uzbekistan was built in 1981, and is located 45 kilometers away from Tashkent city. The furnace is the largest in Asia. It uses a curved mirror, or an array of mirrors, acting as a parabolic reflector, which can reach temperatures of up to 3,000 degrees Celsius.Science and facts💡