Solana: 10 facts you didn't know about the concentrated solar power plant near Gila Bend

        October 10, 2013 Phoenix New Times | United States | renewables: solar

The $2-billion Abengoa Solana CSP plant in Gila Bend (70 miles southwest of Phoenix) comprises over 900,000 mirrors to focus sun on liquid-filled pipes. Temperatures over 530 °F create steam to power 2 traditional turbines, while latent heat storage generates power after dark. The plant produces a max 250 MW (38% over the year, 18% after dark).