Concentrated Solar Coming On Strong
Posted by Jeff Lu on February 23, 2009
credit: BrightSource Solar
2 weeks ago, Southern California Edison made a groundbreaking announcement, contracting BrightSource Energy to build 1,300 MWs of Solar Thermal power. That’s enough power to serve 845,000 Californian homes and would make Edison the largest utility solar power provider.
Concentrated solar systems and technologies have been coming on strong recently. Two segments of this technology are being promoted: Concentrated Solar Thermal and Concentrated Photovoltaic, with Concentrated Solar Thermal being the early winner for now. Here’s how they work: WAIT! There is more to read… read on »
