Concentrating Solar Power: Energy From Mirrors

Topics:
Mechanical and Industrial
Tags:
Solar Energy,
Telecom & Utilities
Source:
National Renewable Energy Laboratory

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Overview: This white paper report provides an in-depth knowledge about the solar energy obtained through mirrors. Electric utility companies are using mirrors to concentrate heat from the sun to produce environmentally friendly electricity for cities This abundance of solar energy makes concentrating solar power plants an attractive alternative to traditional power plants, which burn polluting fossil fuels such as oil and coal. Fossil fuels also must be continually purchased and refined to use. The paper also discusses about the different solar system.

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Format: PDF | Size: 227KB | Date: Apr 2001 | Pages: 8


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