Gallery: Aerial Photos of Giant Google-Funded Solar Farm Caught in Green Energy Debate
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*Aerial view of Solar Field One at the Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System (ISEGS) on October 27, 2012. Photo shows completed tower construction and heliostat (pairs of mirrors) installation. Mojave Desert, CA.*
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*The future site of the ISEGS prior to full commencement of construction. October 15, 2010.*
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*Clark Mountain and ground work for future power block of Solar Field One. January 14, 2011.*
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*Early ground preparation near existing grid transmission lines. January 14, 2011.*
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*Fencing and ground preparation near existing grid transmission lines. January 14, 2011.*
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*Solar Field One with Interstate 15 and the racetrack on Ivanpah Lake bed in the background. April 21, 2011.*
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*Excavation work for future power block of Solar Field Two. January 14, 2011.*
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*Installed heliostats in Solar Field One along with active installation crews. January 6, 2012.*
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*Installed heliostats in Solar Field One and adjacent section of undisturbed desert terrain of the site's alluvial fan. January 6, 2012.*
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*Detail of service and boundary roads for Solar Field Two. January 6, 2012.*
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*Solar Field One, its respective tower, and heliostat installation. April 11, 2012.*
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*View showing delineation of future solar fields around an existing geologic formation. April 4, 2012.*
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*Installed heliostats in "safe" or resting position. June 2, 2012.*
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*Circular service roads within a Solar Field prior to installation of pylons or heliostats. June 2, 2012.*
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