13 Things You Didn't Know About Concentrated Solar Power Systems

Concentrated Solar Power Between 11 and 21 gigawatts of CSP could possibly be built and integrated into existing fossil fuel plants in america – enough to power in order to between 3 million and 6 thousand homes. These hybrid systems enhance the efficiency and performance of both resources and help cut carbon pollution -- mitigating the consequences of climate change.

12. The actual CSP supply chain is overwhelmingly home. Most, if not all, materials necessary to build a CSP plant are available and manufactured here in america -- creating job opportunities and also driving economic growth. As an illustration, the supply chain for Abengoa’s Solana recently commissioned project covers 27 states and 90 U. S. companies.

5. More than 800 megawatts connected with CSP plants currently operate in america. Four new CSP plants will soon raise the total CSP capacity in america to 1. 8 gigawatts. These new CSP plants will provide enough electricity for nearly 1 / 2 a million homes. Check available our interactive map of America’s CSP plant life -- both up-and-running and under-construction.

4. Concentrating solar power (CSP) technological innovation involves using mirrors, sometimes in the tens of thousands, to reflect sunlight and collect solar heat to generate electricity. A single CSP plant can generate enough power around 70, 000 homes -- turning it into a major player of the actual utility-scale solar market. For additional CSP technology basics, watch our own video Energy 101: Concentrating Solar.