This alien-like field of mirrors in the desert was once the future of solar energy. It’s closing after just 11 years - Upgoat

This alien-like field of mirrors in the desert was once the future of solar energy. It’s closing after just 11 years
submitted by paul_neri to technology 2 monthsFeb 14, 2025 00:27:32 ago (+17/-0) (edition.cnn.com)
https://edition.cnn.com/2025/02/13/climate/ivanpah-desert-solar-closing/index.html

[ - ] puremadness 1 point 2 monthsFeb 14, 2025 22:28:17 ago (+1/-0)

That's what happens when you let product managers run development.

Real pretty, doesn't work.

[ - ] mikenigger 0 points 2 monthsFeb 14, 2025 12:15:34 ago (+0/-0)*

campaign groups long criticized the plant for its impact on desert wildlife

HAHAHA NIGGA WHAT

Ivanpahs’s location in the sweeping, sun-drenched Mojave Desert may have seemed ideal for generating solar power, but it is also a habitat for threatened desert tortoises.

🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡

[ - ] bobdole9 2 points 2 monthsFeb 14, 2025 07:21:09 ago (+2/-0)

“ending the agreements at this time will save customers money compared to the cost of keeping them through 2039”

How inefficient is it for Californians to admit its cheaper to not use it?

[ - ] bobdole9 2 points 2 monthsFeb 14, 2025 07:07:00 ago (+2/-0)*

Post a link without a paywall.
Like this one:
https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2025/02/13/obama-era-ivanpah-solar-plant-worlds-largest-barbecue-to-close-after-billions-in-loan-guarantees/

Drove by the site along I-15 a few times...interesting concept and in all reality, not the WORST thing to have in the middle of a desert.

[ - ] dulcima 2 points 2 monthsFeb 14, 2025 06:32:35 ago (+3/-1)*

Everyone involved belongs in prison. The environmental damage these things create is monumental.

[ + ] Hobama

[ - ] Hobama 3 points 2 monthsFeb 14, 2025 10:56:52 ago (+3/-0)

Theres fuck all out in the desert

[ + ] PotatoWhisperer2

[ - ] PotatoWhisperer2 0 points 2 monthsFeb 14, 2025 12:41:56 ago (+0/-0)

Eh, there's more serious things to worry about. And I'd chalk it up to 'experiment' shit. Experiments fail.

Though of course, with jews in the mix, it was bound to fail specifically so they could siphon money, talent, time, and other resources from the White man.

Edit: and now we've got really good, really cheap regular solar panels. Still not good for big installations but great if you want to homestead.

[ - ] HomerSampson 4 points 2 monthsFeb 14, 2025 05:52:07 ago (+4/-0)

The concentrated rays of sun reflected off the panels pointed at the main tower to collect energy were so strong that birds who flew throw it literally caught on fire mid flight.

[ + ] Lophan

[ - ] Lophan 2 points 2 monthsFeb 14, 2025 07:52:41 ago (+2/-0)

It's a fucking impressive thing to see with your own eyes regardless of the pros and cons

[ + ] PotatoWhisperer2

[ - ] PotatoWhisperer2 1 point 2 monthsFeb 14, 2025 12:40:09 ago (+1/-0)

.... Ok now I want to build one.

[ - ] jfroybees 4 points 2 monthsFeb 14, 2025 04:58:23 ago (+4/-0)

Archive sites that give STDs.

[ - ] WanderingToast 2 points 2 monthsFeb 14, 2025 04:29:56 ago (+2/-0)

These things are great on paper but absolute dogshite irl

[ + ] Hobama

[ - ] Hobama 1 point 2 monthsFeb 14, 2025 10:57:11 ago (+1/-0)