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A New Kind of Hybrid: Solar and Geothermal Working Together in Nevada

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"The hybrid geothermal-solar plant: a new spin on an old idea that could help utilities move away from coal and natural gas-power plants."

SmartPlanet, Kirsten Korosec

Enel Green Power is already tapping into Nevada's plentiful geothermal energy source. It makes perfect sense to take advantage of the desert state's abundant sun as well. Enter the hybrid geothermal-solar plant—a new spin on an old idea that could help utilities move away from coal and natural gas-power plants.

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