Solar Thermal Electric Generating Station


Kramer Junction, California - A solar electric generating system operated by NextEra Energy Resources in the Mojave Desert of southern California. The parabolic mirrors focus the sun's rays to heat an oil-filled tube; the heat produces steam to run an electricity-generating turbine.


Size: 5616px × 3744px
Location: Kramer Junction, California USA
Photo credit: © Jim West / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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