They are using a system that allows them to evaluate the performance of different potential designs without actually fabbing a prototype. The Berkeley system is basically a board with a handful of FPGAs (a cheap QuickTurn box).
You wouldn't want to point it at solar panels. That is inefficient. Instead, point it at a giant enclosed tub of water, boil it, and have the steam crank some turbines. Collect the evaporated water, and repeat.
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They are using a system that allows them to evaluate the performance of different potential designs without actually fabbing a prototype. The Berkeley system is basically a board with a handful of FPGAs (a cheap QuickTurn box).
You wouldn't want to point it at solar panels. That is inefficient. Instead, point it at a giant enclosed tub of water, boil it, and have the steam crank some turbines. Collect the evaporated water, and repeat.