eSolar flicks switch on first US solar tower

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Google-backed solar thermal firm cuts ribbon on 5MW facility

The US solar industry ticked off a major milestone last week with the unveiling of the country's first solar thermal tower in southern California. The 5MW Sierra SunTower solar plant features 24,000...

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