Advantages

Clean, Renewable Energy Southwest Solar Technologies and the SCI System help renewable solar and wind energies complement each other to create reliable power. Off-peak wind energy bought at low rates is preferably used to compress and store air.

Solves the Storage Problem The SCI System employs compressed air energy storage (CAES) technology: storing energy in massive underground storehouses for use when needed most. Many consider affordable storage to be "the holy grail" of energy independence.

Affordable By combining renewable wind energy bought at a low price overnight and the most efficient solar technology available, Southwest Solar Technologies can deliver clean, reliable energy at cost-effective rates.

Low Water Usage The SCI System uses minimal water compared with other wet cooling systems used by traditional power plants and other concentrating solar technologies, making solar generation in sun-rich desert areas less water-intensive.

Less Land, Small Footprint Large solar fields use 4 to 8 acres to generate each megawatt of energy, but the SCI System will only use 2 acres to deliver the same amount.