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Slideshow: Huge Solar Plants Bloom in Desert

credit Courtesy of Stirling Energy SystemsThe Dish Stirling system, as seen at dusk. credit Courtesy of Stirling Energy SystemsThis giant Stirling Energy Systems dish captures solar energy and concentrates it to drive a Stirling engine and produce electricity. credit Courtesy of Stirling Energy SystemsAn artists’ depiction of a Stirling Energy Systems solar power plant.


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The Dish Stirling system, as seen at dusk.

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This giant Stirling Energy Systems dish captures solar energy and concentrates it to drive a Stirling engine and produce electricity.

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An artists’ depiction of a Stirling Energy Systems solar power plant.