Features
Land Efficiency
- Compact footprint for high land use efficiency
- 70 percent overall land coverage provides maximum land-use efficiency
- Up to 50% more energy production per acre than competing technologies
Design Simplicity
- Direct steam generation from water as the working fluid means simple steam cycle integration and fewer parasitic, heat exchanger, and pumping losses
- Fixed receiver design eliminates problems with flexible hoses and ball joints
- Simple integration with existing power stations
Environmental Benefits
- No synthetic working fluids eliminates risk of hazardous spills
- No solar field VOC emissions simplifies permitting
- No toxic materials like cadmium or synthetic oils or hazardous substances
- Closed loop system and dry cooling capability to conserve water
Low Wind Profile
- Low elevation of mirrors above the ground reduces wind loads
- Fully rotating reflectors minimize the wind attack profile and collection of dust and dirt
Standard Commodity Materials and Construction Techniques
- Low curvature reflector design allows use of standard commodity grade mirrors
- Galvanized steel frames provide utility-grade strength and life
- Fully automated manufacturing ensures rapid, high-quality production and installation