The 80 kilowatt HGS 1000, which generates power using a system of dual parabolic troughs that reflect sunlight on to a crystalline silicone (CSi) PV strip, is expected to provide as much as 85% of Nipton’s electricity, making it the most solar-powered town in the US.

“This is a significant milestone in the development of our company as we strive to bring scalable, capital-efficient solar energy to utility, government and commercial customers,” says Skyline Solar chief executive Bob MacDonald.

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