Revised and Expanded Edition: The West Texas Power Plant that Saved the World

The Barilla solar plant in Pecos County, West Texas, serves as a test case for the state of renewable energy in the twenty-first century United States, as outlined in Andy Bowman's newly updated book, "The West Texas Power Plant that Saved the World." Bowman, a longtime alternative energy executive, makes a compelling case for a more sustainable future for American capitalism.

Bowman's personal story is woven throughout the narrative. Growing up in Galveston, he vividly remembers watching stormwater climb up seawalls and wreak havoc on his home, an experience that has deeply influenced his perspective on the need for renewable energy solutions. Bowman's journey in the alternative energy industry, which began in the 1990s, is marked by the industry's fits and starts, ultimately leading to the Barilla project.

The Barilla solar plant was the first to be built "on spec," meaning it was constructed without a contract in place and with the assumption that customers would come. This trailblazing wager represents a tidal shift in the alternative energy industry, a shift that Bowman argues is necessary to confront the climate science that necessitates such a change.

In a clear and compelling voice, Bowman explains the climate science that underpins the need for a shift towards renewable energy, and he makes a business-based case for what the future should look like. The result is a book that not only tells a personal story of West Texan innovation, gumption, and vision but also outlines how our society needs to equip itself to confront the pressing challenge of climate change.

The West Texas Power Plant that Saved the World is a testament to the power of individual and community action in the face of global challenges. Bowman's story is a rallying cry for a more sustainable future, one that embraces the innovative spirit of West Texas and the urgent necessity of addressing climate change through renewable energy solutions.

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