A History Of The World In 100 Objects---Solar Energy (P4)

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Across
  1. 4. (of fire or a similar force) destroy completely
  2. 7. used to emphasize a cost that is so high as to prevent something being done or bought
  3. 11. [mass noun] the desire of consumers, clients, employers, etc. for a particular commodity, service, or other item
  4. 12. control and make use of (natural resources), especially to produce energy
  5. 13. the weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period
  6. 15. enormous
Down
  1. 1. (of an amount, rate, or level) relatively moderate, limited, or small
  2. 2. [no object] informal (of shares, a business, etc.) suddenly drop in value or fail
  3. 3. able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; hard-wearing
  4. 5. having power or influence that transcends national boundaries or governments
  5. 6. nearly; almost
  6. 8. the action of inventing something, typically a process or device
  7. 9. a container consisting of one or more cells, in which chemical energy is converted into electricity and used as a source of power
  8. 10. worried, troubled, or anxious
  9. 14. the right or opportunity to use or benefit from something;computing