Nevada Test Site to Serve as Solar Proving Grounds

The Las Vegas Sun reports that the Nevada Test Site, a chief U.S. nuclear proving ground, will serve a new role as proving ground for new solar technologies. The federally-owned site located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas is now tasked with making the nation the global leader in solar power.

According to Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, the site will be available for testing four-six test projects which will likely focus on improving heat storage capacities, reducing water consumption and improving efficiency.

Editorial note: The airborne wind energy industry is currently seeking similar test sites and hopes to secure a testing facility within the next two years.