64MW Solar Installation About To Be Switched On!
by Justin Thomas, Virginia 
on 03.16.07
One of the world's largest solar installation is about to be switched on. The project is called Nevada Solar One, and it is projected to generate 64 megawatts, when it is operational. It covers 300 acres and contain 760 mirror arrays, each measuring about 100 meters. The total number of mirrors is approximately 184,000. The solar power plant will go live next month in Boulder City, Nevada. The mirrors direct sunlight on an oil-filled tube. The oil is then used to create steam, which turns a turbine. See also: A Glass Walkway Over Grand Canyon Opens
:: Via: Energy Blog
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