Crescent Dunes is the firstutility-scale solar facility in the world to feature advanced molten salt powertower energy storage capabilities, according to SolarReserve.

As a result of the advancedenergy storage technology, Crescent Dunes will generate more than 500,000 MWh peryear, enough to power 75,000 homes during peak electricity periods.

This projected output ismore than twice that of other technologies per MW of capacity, such as PV ordirect steam solar thermal, the developer claims.