The Eerie Beauty Of A Bird-Scorching Solar Plant

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Ivanpah, a massive solar-power project, is online in the Mojave desert -- using a solar thermal technology that has led to concerns about scorched birds.

The plant officially began commercial operations Thursday, to more controversy beyond the threat to wildlife: Other solar technologies are far cheaper, and Ivanpah may be the first and the last of its kind.

The plant, however, is a technology marvel. In this aerial view, Tower 1 is seen surrounded by its sun-worshipping mirrors. Ivanpah is a concentrating solar power plant, and CSPs do not rely on photovoltaic panels that conventional solar-power sources do.

 

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