Sandia Labs celebrates 40 years of solar power research

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Sandia National Laboratory is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the world’s first multimegawatt solar tower. 

The solar tower has contributed to energy research, space exploration, defense testing and solar energy commercialization. 

To mark the National Solar Thermal Test Facility’s anniversary, present and past Sandia leaders and researchers, industry leaders and government representatives are coming together Tuesday for a day of talks and tours focused on the history of the facility and its importance.

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