14th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Solar power plant in the Mojave Desert

This solar thermal power plant is in the California Mojave Desert near the Nevada border along Interstate 15. An array of mirrors reflects the sunlight up to the (very bright) tower to heat liquid.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 01.2016
Date Uploaded: 11.2016
Photo Location: California, United States of America
Copyright: © Arthur Beesley