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 Posted: Tue Oct 28th, 2008 08:59 am
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Joe Kelley

 

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http://cleantechnica.com/2008/10/27/first-solar-thermal-plant-in-20-years-launches-in-ca/

Ausra is well known for their claim that 100% of the US electric load (day and night) could be generated in an area that is 92 miles by 92 miles. This is made possible by steam storage, thus allowing solar plants to operate after the sun has set.