Older Ivanpah Solar Plant in California Will Close Units, as Tech Shifts

[Ban Hammer 13,828]

Power plant operator and co-owner NRG Energy Inc. is preparing to close down part of its Ivanpah Solar Power Plant in San Bernardino County, Calif., a little more than 11 years after it began operating. NRG agreed to terminate a pair of long-term purchase power agreements with utility Pacific Gas and Electric Co. for energy generated at the facility, which still uses technology the operator says has been surpassed by solar silicon photovoltaic generation.

DOE provided $1.6 billion in loan guarantees for the project. 

Construction of the $2.2-billion plant started in 2010 with Bechtel Corp. as engineering, procurement and construction contractor. It began operations in late 2013 and remains the largest plant of its kind built in the U.S.

more at https://www.enr.com/articles/60307-older-ivanpah-solar-plant-in-california-will-close-units-as-tech-shifts

 

Edited February 14 by Ban Hammer

[Ban Hammer 13,828]

more tax money thrown away.........

on the bright side, birds won't be fried chasing dinner
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In September 2016, federal biologists said about 6,000 birds die from collisions or immolation annually while chasing flying insects around the facility's towers.
from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivanpah_Solar_Power_Facility

 

[Dashinka 25,149]

I was going to say the birds will be happy.  I also hear the days of remaining plant still operating are also numbered.

Edited February 14 by Dashinka