Giant solar power tower begins generating
5 May 2009
The world's largest solar power tower has started generating near Seville, Spain.
With a generating capacity of 20 megawatts, Abengoa Solar’s giant PS20 power tower will produce enough solar energy to supply 10,000 homes.
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