CSP - CONCENTRATING SOLAR POWER Solar Thermal Power

CSP CONCENTRATING SOLAR POWER

Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) systems use lenses or mirrors combined with tracking systems to focus sunlight which is then used to generate electricity.

The primary mechanisms for concentrating sunlight are the parabolic trough, the solar power tower (not to be confused with solar updraft towers) and the parabolic dish.

The high temperatures produced by CSP systems can also be used to provide heat and steam for a variety of applications (cogeneration). CSP technologies require direct sunlight (insolation) to function and are of limited use in locations with significant cloud cover.

http://peakenergy.blogspot.com/2008/04/concentrating-on-important-things-solar.html

TRUenergy invests in leading edge Solar Systems technology http://www.truenergy.com.au/About/News/News.xhtml?newsitem=194 (Mon, 25 Feb, 2008) Construction of the worlds largest and most efficient solar photovoltaic power station in northern Victoria will commence in 2009 following the signing of a $290 million Development Agreement between Melbourne-based business, Solar Systems, and leading integrated energy company, TRUenergy. TRUenergy has provided $40 million to Solar Systems in return for a 20 percent ownership interest. This investment will help ensure growth and continued success as the global leader in the development of concentrated photovoltaics.		Australia no shining star of renewable energy Renewable energy commercialisation in Australia Map of Renewable energy power stations Australia: Renewable Energy Opportunities Down Under MRET policy 'stills wind farm plans' Generation from canals as part of water management in southern New South Wales Green energy market unviable: Vestas Energy giant backs 20% renewables The Sydney Morning Herald, 30 August 2007. Cool wind blows for investors Riches in energy harvesting, farmers told Greens unveil farm renewable energy plan Renewable energy revolution for NSW cane growers Suntech Power to Seek Investment Opportunities in Australia Coalition calls for 'solar continent' Australian breakthrough snapped up - by eager Americans Sun's rays alone 'can power Australia by 2030'

http://peakenergy.blogspot.com/2008/04/concentrating-on-important-things-solar.html

Operational plants include :

* US (California) - 354 MW FPL's Solar Energy Generating Systems (SEGS) plant, using parabolic troughs
* US (Arizona) - 1 MW Acciona Energy's Saguaro Solar Generating Station using parabolic troughs
* Spain (Seville) - 11 MW Abengoa's PS10 solar tower
* Australia (NSW) - 35 MW Liddell Power Station using fresnel reflectors
* US (Nevada) - 64 MW Acciona Energy's Nevada Solar One plant (not to be confused with the Solar One / Solar Two experimental plants) using parabolic troughs

Plants currently under construction :

* Spain (Seville) - 20 MW Abengoa's PS20 solar tower
* Spain (Seville) - 20 MW (each) Abengoa's PS20 and AZ20 solar towers
* Spain (Seville) - 50 MW (each) Abengoa's Solnova 1 and 3 using parabolic troughs (5 plants planned in all)
* Spain (Andalusia) - 17 MW Sener's Solar Tres solar tower (molten salt energy storage)
* Spain (Andalusia) - 50 MW (each) Sener's Andasol I, II and III plants (molten salt energy storage)

More new plants are being planned in :

* Algeria - 20 MW Abengoa's plant in Hassi-R'Mel
* Australia - 10 MW Queensland State Government facility in Cloncurry
* Australia - 154 MW Solar Systems and TRUEnergy's plant in Mildura
* Egypt - 70 MW plant in Kuraymat
* Iran - 17 MW plant in Yazd
* Israel - 250 MW plant in Ashalim
* Morocco - 20 MW Abengoa's plant in Ain-Ben-Mathar
* US (Arizona) - 280 MW Abengoa and Arizona Public Service's plant in Gila Bend
* US (California) - 50 MW Inland Energy's plant in Victorville
* US (California) - 250 MW FPL Energy's Beacon Solar Energy Project

Abu Dhabi's Masdar Initiative and Spain's Sener are have formed a joint venture to build and operate concentrating solar power plants across the world's sunbelt regions called Torresol Energy.

http://peakenergy.blogspot.com/2008/04/concentrating-on-important-things-solar.html

WAPSEC