Solar Argument Heats Up
The SM (Solar Multiples) compare the solar field size to the turbine's peak input. Larger solar multiples give more hours of generation per year, with SM3 being very close to the needs of the California electricity grid (dotted line).
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Ausra's system uses Compact Linear Fresnel Reflectors (CLFRs) to concentrate... -
The CLFRs are mounted on giant hoops, and follow the path of the sun. -
Solar thermal plants in southern American states could supply over 90% of... -
Southern Europe and North Africa also receive enough energy to produce plenty... -
China's ultra-high-voltage transmission lines could move solar power to the... -
The SM (Solar Multiples) compare the solar field size to the turbine's peak... -
Computer-generated images of 177MW Ausra project planned for California by 2010. -
Ausra's CLFR is being used to feed solar generated steam into the Liddell... -
Solar thermal systems can have higher collector efficiencies than PVs, and...
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