The Crescent Dunes Solar Energy Project

The molten salt circulates from the tower to a storage tank, where it is then used to produce steam and generate electricity. Excess thermal energy is stored in the molten salt and can be used to generate power for up to ten hours, including during the evening hours and when direct sunlight is not available.

Nevada Weird

March 17th 2016
Geo: 38.0672, -117.229Heading north from Death Valley presented us with two options. We could stay in California and head along Hwy 395 which would deliver a wonderfully scenic drive, and we might even be able to duck into Yosemite (although the excess snow is not being cooperative). The second option would see us cross into Nevada for a less spectacular drive, but one that seems loaded with the ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more

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