Tuesday, October 28, 2008

First Solar Thermal Plant in 20 Years Launches

Unlike solar photovoltaic systems that convert sunlight into electricity, this plant will focus sunlight on tubes that contains water. The light heats the water, creating steam, thus turning turbines.At full capacity, Kimberlina will generate 5 megawatts of power, enough for 3,500 homes in Central California.

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