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BrightSource adds energy storage to future power agreements

Energy Project Updates, by KAREN JONAS

BrightSource Energy Inc. — which is currently constructing a 370 megawatt solar thermal project near the California-Nevada border — has announced it has added the ability to store solar energy to three of its power purchase agreements wit... Full story

Solar firms’ flight to Mojave Desert sparks environmental friction

By DANA HULL, San Jose Mercury News

MOJAVE DESERT, Calif. — At first glance, the vast Mojave Desert seems barren: mile after mile of dust, sand and scrubby creosote bush under a blistering sun. But the huge desert, which spans an area larger than West Virginia, is becoming speckl... Full story

Abengoa Mojave Solar Project passes more hurdles

Sara Mitchell

The Abengoa Mojave Solar Project continues to move forward, as the Department of Defense cleared the project as having little to no impact on military missions. The 250-megawatt project, located nine miles northwest of Hinkley, will use parabolic tr... Full story

Abengoa Mojave Solar to receive $1.2 billion federal loan

Karen Jonas

The Department of Energy announced this week that it would be offering a conditional $1.2 billion federal loan for the Abengoa Mojave Solar project outside Hinkley. The 250 megawatt Mojave Solar project will be constructed on private, disturbed land... Full story

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