While a lot of light comes into the RMI house through its south-facing greenhouse windows, the main walkway inside would be very dark if there weren't two Solatubes on the roof. These panels are lit from above by sunlight captured and reflected down by mirrors inside the two tubes. The effect is of lighting, but it requires no power.
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