Monthly Archives: December 2010

Cerium Oxide Solar Reactor

Posted on December 20, 2010 by

Caltech is working on a second generation technology “solar reactor” using a cerium oxide catalyst. Typical solar energy “mirror farms” use many parabolic mirrors to focus the sun’s energy on a central boiler unit to produce steam and thereby energy … Continue reading →

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Large Solar Energy Installation Begins Construction in Southern California Desert Brightsource

Posted on December 1, 2010 by

Largest Solar Energy Installation in History to Begin Construction in Southern California Desert Brightsource Energy Inc. will begin construction soon of a large solar powered electrical generating facility in San Bernardino County near the Nevada border. The project is designed … Continue reading →

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