Results for tag: "Concentrated Solar Power Plant"

Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plants are a type of solar power plant that uses mirrors or lenses to concentrate a large area of sunlight onto a small area. This concentrated light is then used as a heat source for a conventional power plant. CSP plants are typically used to generate electricity, but can also be used for other applications such as water desalination and process heat. CSP plants are typically located in areas with high solar irradiance, such as deserts, and are often used in combination with other renewable energy sources such as wind and photovoltaic (PV) systems. CSP plants have several advantages over other forms of solar power, such as the ability to store energy in the form of heat, which can be used to generate electricity when the sun is not shining. Additionally, CSP plants are more efficient than PV systems, as they can convert more of the sun’s energy into electricity. Some companies in the CSP market include Abengoa Solar, BrightSource Energy, SolarReserve, and Solar Millennium. Show Less Read more