The hugely expensive Ivanpah Solar Power Facility was completed in 2014, but it’s now dated and inefficient. It’s set to close in 2026.
  • manualoverride@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    13 days ago

    TLDR: this was solar mirror collectors, that heated central water towers to run steam generators. Solar PV is far more efficient and now much cheaper.

    Ending investment on failed technology and instead investing in solar PV is a good decision.