This is very intriguing; the ever-present proverbial "better mousetrap"--or, in this case, solar-energy trap!

The article doesn't address important issues such as: How much carbon and resources are required in producing the essential parts of such a plant? What kind of environmental damage may such a plant cause, if any at all? The reader is to assume this type of plant is an improvement just because the word "solar" is invoked.

The Nov 5, 2007 U.S.News&World Report had a similar story. Solar clean renewable electric power that is currently economically competitive with carbon burning energy, and much more economic than nuke power, is big news. Solar heating has similar benefits for space heating and pre-heating hot water, if the design and integration can be incorporated inexpensively in both new and old buildings.

another good story demonstrating the innovative culture bringing alternative energy to our world. the solar thermal plan is described in detail in easy-to-understand style. a second methodology is also described. i would like to have read what other electric companies and energy specialists think regarding the cost effectiveness and any barriers to the growth and expansion of these systems.

This reports on an interesting development which will make solar energy more economically feasible. Since it is a concentrated, rather than distributed solution, it will be attractive to utilities, although not necessarily to consumers who may prefer reverse metering in which they are able to decrease their power bill by generating a portion of theri energy on site.