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The Ivanpah Solar Power Facility in California, once hailed as a breakthrough in renewable energy, is set to shut down in 2026 after years of underperformance.
Built at a cost of $2.2 billion with $1.6 billion in federal loan guarantees, the plant promised to deliver clean, reliable energy, but it never quite lived up to expectations.
The facility, which uses mirrors to focus sunlight and generate power, struggled to produce enough energy to meet its goals.
It also relied on natural gas for preheating and consumed nearly 900 million gallons of water annually, raising environmental concerns. Birds flying through the area were harmed by the intense heat reflected from the mirrors, adding to the criticisms.
Experts say the technology quickly became outdated, especially compared to modern solar panels, and couldn’t compete efficiently. While Ivanpah’s closure is disappointing, it provides lessons for future large-scale renewable energy projects.
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