Giant Solar Farm in Mojave Desert Could Close Just a Decade After Opening (ibtimes.com) 4 points by Tempest1981 1y ago ↗ HN
[–] Tempest1981 1y ago ↗ "Ivanpah uses a process known as concentrating solar power... unable to compete with photovoltaic solar technology""contracts were set to run through 2039"Hard to see 25 years ahead, or even 10.
[–] tuatoru 1y ago ↗ This (early death) is a widespread problem with renewables projects. It must surely have a chilling effect on investment by increasing investor uncertainty / risk.
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Hard to see 25 years ahead, or even 10.