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April 28, 2008
1,000 Acres of Giant Solar Mirrors to Rise in Israel's Desert, Finally
1,000 Acres of Giant Solar Mirrors to Rise in Israel's Desert, Finally
After seven years of dead-end negotiations, Israel will soon turn 1,000 acres in the Negev Desert into giant solar thermal stations.
The $700 million enterprise will comprise two plants to supply 250 megawatts of power in total, equal to 2.5 percent of the nation's electricity needs.
And it's slated for solar stardom.
When the plants come online in 2011, the project will be one of the biggest concentrating solar power (CSP) operations in the world. It will be a lucrative deal for the chosen builder, and an international bidding frenzy over who gets the contract could be just around the corner.
Posted by Sun at April 28, 2008 07:59 AM