I know I created this site as an entertaining and informative resource about environmental tips for people at home, but this was too good a find not to share.

This technology is called Concentrated Solar power and it works just like a normal power station by generating steam to turn a turbine, except it uses a vast array of mirrors to direct sunlight energy into heating the water.

Here is a video about the new plant which has just opened, called the Nevada Solar One. Check it out and see what you think:

This technology could be powering your home sometime soon, so you might need to get used to it ;). For more information about Concentrated solar power and how it could be a sustainable solution to powering your home, visit ConcentratingSolarPower.info.