Industrial High TemperatureSolar Thermal Power Plants

Jenna Colhouer

Misha Nelson

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Solar Thermal Power Plant’s Main Goal

• To harness solar energy for thermal energy (heat)

• Generates heat : using lenses and reflectors to concentrate the sun’s energy.

• Create two and a half as many skilled high paying jobs.

Overall Potential to Make a World of Difference!

• Cheaper storage.

• Ability to provide a reliable energy source throughout the day and evening in key locations around the world.

• A source of heat for different levels of collectors.

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How does Solar Thermal Plants work?

• Solar panels can be used to collect heat from the sun to capture its heat and transfer it for water and space heating in buildings.

• Commonly such panels are positioned to maximize absorption of heat from the sun throughout the day and contain tubing through which water circulates.

• This tubing is known as solar thermal collectors There is also an indirect method where a non-toxic anti-freeze liquid is used. The sun warms this liquid which in turn transfers this heat to water held in a tank.

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Technological Obstacles

• Finding appropriate locations for construction. Protecting endangered species and getting plants built.

• Taking to long get supplies delivered.

• Keeping mirrors and lenses clean and clear.

Negative Impacts

• Thermal panels are expensive to run and make.

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Sources • http://

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_thermal_energy

• http://www.solardev.com/SEIA-makingelec.php

• http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/solar-thermal-which-technology-is-best-6091.html

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