A new energy project in Kern County could offer California up to 42 days of clean power—by storing solar heat in depleted oil reservoirs. It’s a novel approach that might fill a critical gap in the state’s green energy plans. But six years in, the team behind it is still waiting for permits. Watch our conversation about what’s possible, and what’s standing in the way.
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High-Tech Energy Project Could Shift California’s Grid | Mike Umbro
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A new energy project in Kern County could offer California up to 42 days of clean power—by storing solar heat in depleted oil reservoirs. It’s a novel approach that might fill a critical gap in the state’s green energy plans. But six years in, the team behind it is still waiting for permits. Watch our conversation about what’s possible, and what’s standing in the way.
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