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World's Toughest Fixes: Solar Power Plant

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Solar Power Plant,Kelly Phipps and host Sean Riley celebrate.

Solar Power Plant,The thermal receiver sits on the ground awaiting the arrival of the crane.

Solar Power Plant,After preparations for the thermal receiver have concluded, the crew must wait for sunrise the next morning to lift the boilers.

Solar Power Plant,Host Sean Riley and Dave Ruddick smile after they finish working in the mirror fields.

Image: Sean Riley, Eric Cochran, and Kelly Phipps

Solar Power Plant,Host Sean Riley, Eric Cochran, and Kelly Phipps discuss the positioning of the lift vehicle with eSolar.

Solar Power Plant,The sun sets as the mirrors capture reflections of the tower.

Solar Power Plant,Host Sean Riley runs through the mirror field before they begin focusing their rays at the tower.

Solar Power Plant,Sean Riley climbs to the top of the thermal receiver.

Solar Power Plant,A replacement mirror stands by for installation.

Solar Power Plant,Atop Tower One is a clear view of the mirror fields surrounding Tower Two.

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