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Solar tower will power Las Vegas at night

CNET -- SolarReserve has completed the central point of a solar project that uses molten salt storage to deliver power to the grid well after the sun has gone down.

The startup company today said it has completed the 540-foot tower of the Crescent Dunes Solar Energy Project near Tonopah, Nev., which is expected to start delivering 110 megawatts by the end of 2013. When it comes online, it's projected to have 10 hours of storage, the longest full-load storage capacity for a solar plant.

Adding storage turns solar into a continuous power source and allows project developers to earn more money for their electricity. As a result, solar projects that use heat to make electricity have added molten salt storage to their facilities.

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Submitted Feb 09, 2012 By: PhilMils

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remay Champion Author Houston Posts:5,222 Points:1,760,195 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Feb 10, 2012 8:48:30 AM Ignore remay Report Abuse Good!
Grizdad Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:3,270 Points:503,245 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Feb 10, 2012 8:40:14 AM Ignore Grizdad Report Abuse No taxpayer handouts for stimulation?
kitty1750 Champion Author Kitchener-Waterloo Posts:1,637 Points:321,360 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Feb 10, 2012 12:33:15 AM Ignore kitty1750 Report Abuse This is FANTASTIC!! Vegas is one place that sucks a lot of power! Lets hope other large cities & towns follow suit with this one.
StArrow68 Champion Author Oakland Posts:1,427 Points:1,003,275 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: Feb 10, 2012 12:21:44 AM Ignore StArrow68 Report Abuse And plenty of need for electricity after the sun goes down. Sounds pratical, nice.
el_fr Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:1,515 Points:384,075 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Feb 10, 2012 12:13:25 AM Ignore el_fr Report Abuse It's a start
PDQBlues Champion Author San Diego Posts:5,242 Points:1,086,275 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2012 11:42:38 PM Ignore PDQBlues Report Abuse If there's one thing that Las Vegas has plenty of, it's sun.
PhilMils Champion Author Virginia Posts:5,466 Points:1,050,540 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2012 8:17:52 PM Ignore PhilMils Report Abuse Just remember, there is no lie like "Fox News", except of course their equal in MSNBC.
BBopp Champion Author Dayton Posts:5,448 Points:1,678,555 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2012 8:08:43 PM Ignore BBopp Report Abuse I am very glad to hear/read about this form of power.
Mandrake Veteran Author Alabama Posts:268 Points:1,888,115 Joined:Apr 2004	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2012 7:42:15 PM Ignore Mandrake Report Abuse Touché ...
teafortwo Champion Author Washington Posts:17,018 Points:1,027,355 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2012 7:11:48 PM Ignore teafortwo Report Abuse BIG OIL & GAS love us NOW, now Mandrake from Alabama? You know that spreading misinformation and nonsense is their "thing". When you bring facts and information to the table? They run away to troll another spot. They are so threatened by the free energy refills that Mother Nature offers. Wonder why? BIG OIL & GAS love us
Mandrake Veteran Author Alabama Posts:268 Points:1,888,115 Joined:Apr 2004	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2012 6:11:56 PM Ignore Mandrake Report Abuse @ doeslayersr >> - Quote: "...The Tonopah Solar company in Harry Reid's Nevada is getting a $737 million loan from Obama's DOE. - Even though it's fun to have blind faith with whatever Fox says but never forget to be true to the facts: www.snopes.com/politics/business/tonopahsolar.asp
batloverNM Champion Author Albuquerque Posts:3,456 Points:1,250,965 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2012 5:51:53 PM Ignore batloverNM Report Abuse Go solar!!!
MidNJ Champion Author New Jersey Posts:5,476 Points:842,225 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2012 5:09:48 PM Ignore MidNJ Report Abuse A very interesting source of renewable energy.
SUNOIL Champion Author Toledo Posts:3,407 Points:1,569,955 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2012 4:49:26 PM Ignore SUNOIL Report Abuse We'll leave a light on.
glorioussnookie Champion Author Tennessee Posts:3,418 Points:595,155 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2012 4:48:05 PM Ignore glorioussnookie Report Abuse orphancarguyPE made a good point with his comment!
doeslayersr Champion Author Illinois Posts:5,817 Points:510,270 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2012 4:28:39 PM Ignore doeslayersr Report Abuse The Tonopah Solar company in Harry Reid's Nevada is getting a $737 million loan from Obama's DOE. The project will produce a 110 megawatt power system and employ 45 permanent workers. That's costing us just $16 million per job. One of the investment partners in this endeavor is Pacific Corporate Group (PCG). The PCG executive director is Ron Pelosi, who is the brother to Nancy's husband. Just move along folks. Nuthin' goin' on here. If it walks like a duck
qwerty17 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:2,047 Points:773,100 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2012 3:34:49 PM Ignore qwerty17 Report Abuse go solar. vegas is a place where solar should be thriving.
teafortwo Champion Author Washington Posts:17,018 Points:1,027,355 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2012 3:24:37 PM Ignore teafortwo Report Abuse BIG OIL & GAS love us Interesting project. Thanks for sharing PhilMils. The more projects like this? the less stress on our aging electrical grid. BIG OIL & GAS love us
SRcyclist Rookie Author San Diego Posts:39 Points:571,155 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2012 3:06:24 PM Ignore SRcyclist Report Abuse Vegas could use it.
AllMadd52 Rookie Author Nashville Posts:6 Points:19,170 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2012 2:05:44 PM Ignore AllMadd52 Report Abuse Hope it works!
Meowmy All-Star Author Florida Posts:993 Points:278,110 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2012 1:23:20 PM Ignore Meowmy Report Abuse Let's hope it works as advertised.
schatzila Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:3,242 Points:679,090 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2012 1:01:30 PM Ignore schatzila Report Abuse That's huge, unfortunately not the most stunning design.
ObieDog All-Star Author Maryland Posts:976 Points:527,245 Joined:Sep 2010	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2012 1:00:21 PM Ignore ObieDog Report Abuse What are the odds?
TruthMatters All-Star Author New Jersey Posts:928 Points:200,645 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2012 12:33:35 PM Ignore TruthMatters Report Abuse Now this is exciting news! This is technology and innovation that the world needs, not gas-guzzling Mustang and Corvettes!
BigTruc Veteran Author Memphis Posts:478 Points:568,135 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2012 11:38:05 AM Ignore BigTruc Report Abuse They have plenty of solar fuel.
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md11capt Champion Author Denver Posts:1,789 Points:387,285 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2012 11:02:38 AM Ignore md11capt Report Abuse How many towers could be placed in a square mile of land.
orphancarguyPE Champion Author PEI Posts:2,181 Points:420,480 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2012 10:41:46 AM Ignore orphancarguyPE Report Abuse Perfect for Vegas--and perhaps an interesting little tourist draw in its own right once you get tired of the gambling and usual draws.
SabrinaHokie Sophomore Author Virginia Posts:120 Points:62,600 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2012 10:40:18 AM Ignore SabrinaHokie Report Abuse That sounds like a great idea - especially for a place like Vegas. The ligths can stay on without wasting energy that can be better utilized elsewhere.
ClarkSC Champion Author South Carolina Posts:1,256 Points:649,075 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2012 10:32:18 AM Ignore ClarkSC Report Abuse Don't believe everything you read.
fuel2use Champion Author Seattle Posts:1,811 Points:410,275 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2012 10:31:28 AM Ignore fuel2use Report Abuse A bright idea. It makes sense.
RonTheRunner77 Veteran Author Michigan Posts:343 Points:119,115 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2012 10:31:09 AM Ignore RonTheRunner77 Report Abuse sounds like a cool technology
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brbaritone Champion Author Virginia Posts:1,242 Points:1,366,045 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2012 10:19:06 AM Ignore brbaritone Report Abuse The sun causes the desert heat, it should also help provide power for air conditioning.
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yardslave All-Star Author Oklahoma City Posts:700 Points:235,220 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2012 10:12:23 AM Ignore yardslave Report Abuse How about turning off a little of that glitter lighting?
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