Spanish Solar Thermal Tower of Power – we need more of these things!
Solar thermal power generator tower in Seville, Spain
Europe is leading the way by putting online the first commercial solar power station which generates 11 Megawatts of electricity free of any greenhouse gas emission. It currently can power up to 6,000 homes. The video states that plans are being discussed to make an gigantic array of millions of these special mirrors in the Sahara, possibly enough to provide a significant source of power for all of Europe. More info in this BBC article.
I hope someone in the United States is paying attention! Imagine a similar arrangement in the Southwest desert.
May 23rd, 2007 03:32
Further information about concentrating solar power (CSP) may be found at:
http://www.trecers.net/index.html
and
http://www.trec-uk.org.uk/index.htm
February 5th, 2008 11:10
The Basics of Solar Power For Your Home…
Solar power is an alternative energy source with tremendous economic and environmental benefits. If you’re considering it for your home, here are the basics….
May 15th, 2008 09:56
Desperately searching for a company manufacturing, design and construction of Solar thermal Towers on a large scale.Any information will be gratly appreciated
December 27th, 2009 15:39
credit repair company…
I will have to tell my friends about this website!…