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Giant Solar Farm in Mojave Desert Could Close Just a Decade After Opening
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ibtimes.com
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Tempest1981
11 months ago
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Tempest1981
11 months ago
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"Ivanpah uses a process known as concentrating solar power... unable to compete with photovoltaic solar technology"
"contracts were set to run through 2039"
Hard to see 25 years ahead, or even 10.
tuatoru
11 months ago
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This (early death) is a widespread problem with renewables projects. It must surely have a chilling effect on investment by increasing investor uncertainty / risk.
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"contracts were set to run through 2039"
Hard to see 25 years ahead, or even 10.