Ashalim Solar Thermal Power Station: Israel's 'Eye of Sauron'

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Israel's Ashalim Solar Thermal Power Station, nicknamed the 'Eye of Sauron' for its glowing receiver, uses 50,000 mirrors to concentrate sunlight and generate electricity.
Built in the Negev Desert for optimal conditions, it's a feat of engineering but faces environmental concerns regarding bird mortality and economic questions about its cost-effectiveness.

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Israel's Ashalim Solar Thermal Power Station, nicknamed the 'Eye of Sauron' for its glowing receiver, uses 50,000 mirrors to concentrate sunlight and generate electricity. Built in the Negev Desert for optimal conditions, it's a feat of engineering but faces environmental concerns regarding bird mortality and economic questions about its cost-effectiveness.

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