The Unites States Government approved the construction of two solar power facilities by the Chevron Corporation and NTR PLC an Irish renewable energy developer in california this tuesday. The solar facilities will use an arrangement of large dishes lined with mirrors to capture the sun's energy and convert it into solar power. One will be built in the imperial valley by NTR PLC and the other is to built outside of San Bernardino by Chevron Energy Solutions. Gov. Arnold Schwarz stated that together both facilities are projected to bring more than $1 billion into California's economy create about 950 jobs and provide electricity for up to 500,000 homes. These two facilities are just the first of many and the state of California is likely to approve the construction of several others by the end of the year.
I think that these two facilities are a milestone in renewable energy revolution, and it is important for other states to follow in california footsteps as it leads the surge in solar energy. Not only are emission being cut significantly by each factory being out into commission but a new economy and jobs are also being created. California was greatly affected by the recession,but with developments and projects that are taking place in the states energy industry this may no longer be the case as new market for energy is created.
-Jaisukh Samaha
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