Largest Solar Thermal Plant In The World Goes Online In California | Minds

Largest Solar Thermal Plant In The World Goes Online In California | Minds:

 Ivanpah, the world's largest group of solar/thermal power plants has come online.

The plants function by reflecting sunlight at giant towers containing water. The water boils and generates steam which turn turbines and produce electricity. The three plants, combined, generate enough power to fuel 140,000 homes every day. In order for a coal, oil or methane ("natural" gas) plant to power than many homes for 25 years, it would need to burn 13 MILLION TONS of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

The plant covers nearly 5.5 square miles and utilizes over 300,000 mirrors. Videos, sources and photos below.