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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
8 months ago
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Tempest1981
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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
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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.