Operation and efficiency of large-scale solar thermal power plants

Gilbert E. Cohen

doi:10.1117/12.161973

22 October 1993 Operation and efficiency of large-scale solar thermal power plants

Gilbert E. Cohen

Proceedings Volume 2017, Optical Materials Technology for Energy Efficiency and Solar Energy Conversion XII; (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.161973
Event: SPIE's 1993 International Symposium on Optics, Imaging, and Instrumentation, 1993, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

Nine large solar thermal power plants, 15 - 80 MWe in scale, located in Southern California's Mojave Desert, are proving since 1985 that power solar technology is a working reality. These plants produce over 90% of solar electric generation in the world. This paper provides summary information, more particularly on five of the SEGS (Solar Electric Generating Systems) plants located at Kramer Junction, and operated by KJC Operating Company. General description of the plants and the technologies involved are discussed with an overview of performance after five years of full operation.

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Gilbert E. Cohen "Operation and efficiency of large-scale solar thermal power plants", Proc. SPIE 2017, Optical Materials Technology for Energy Efficiency and Solar Energy Conversion XII, (22 October 1993); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.161973

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