Ivanpah Unit 1 was successfully"synched" to the grid to test its various components, including heliostats andsteam generator.
“Given the magnitude and complexity ofIvanpah, it was very important that we successfully complete this milestoneshowing all systems were on track,” said TomDoyle, president of NRG Solar.
At 377MW, the three-unit Ivanpah willbe the largest solar-thermal plant in the world upon completion.
The project is underdevelopment by concentrating solar power (CSP) specialist Brightsource
