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Solar thermal power plants

Country:
Israel
Maturity:

BrightSource’s proprietary Luz Power Tower (LPT) 550 energy system is built on proven power tower technology. The system uses thousands of small mirrors to reflect sunlight onto a boiler atop a tower to produce high temperature steam. The superheated steam is then piped to a conventional turbine which generates electricity. Function of the product(s): Utility scale solar power plants steam production.

Benefits:

This fully integrated energy system is designed to offer the highest operating efficiencies and lowest capital costs in the industry. Its low-impact design also ensures that the technology has a minimal impact on the natural environment. The result is a large-scale solar system that delivers clean reliable energy at a cost competitive with fossil fuels.; Proven record of commercial use

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Technology owners:

LUZ Power Tower technology