Solar thermal plants rely on direct sunlight to focus the sun's heat energy onto collectors. (eia.gov)
These plants cost less to build than an oil and gas thermal plant and initially achieved 40 percent efficiency, which rose to 55 percent by 1995. (resilience.org)
If you can generate your electricity cheaper, fuel - free, and do something about minimizing climate change then a rational person is going to leave thermal plants behind. (greencarcongress.com)