Google sinks $168m into Ivanpah solar project

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BrightSource Energy completes financing for flagship project with injection from search giant

BrightSource Energy has closed the funding round for its huge Ivanpah solar thermal power plant, scooping up a cash injection from search engine giant Google. Google will invest $168m in the 392MW plant,...

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