Concentrated solar thermal power is a fascinating technology. These plants can produce power after dark, unlike standard solar photovoltaic plants. Currently, they cost too much, but some innovative companies are forging ahead. How mirrors could power the planet... and prevent wars | Hard Reset by Freethink www.youtube.com Flying across the American Southwest, brilliant points of light shine in the distant wastes of the Mojave Desert. Three glowing spots hover over the horizon, each surrounded by a gleaming field. These are the towers and mirrors (heliostats) of the Ivanpah generating station, one of the largest concentrated solar power plants on Earth. What is this technology that allows solar power to continue at night, and how does it work? Traditional photovoltaic (PV) solar cells abso
