MartÃn Soler Márquez, Director of Innovation, Science and Enterprise for the Andalusian Regional Government unveiled Abengoa Solar's first high-temperature power tower, Eureka, on June 19, 2009.
The PS10 and PS20 systems use central towers to receive solar radiation reflected from a field of dual axises sun-tracking heliostats. The concentrated radiation super-heats fluid that generates steam to operate an electricity-generating turbine, delivering green, clean and carbon-free energy.
Implications - The CEO of Abengoa Solar named Santiago Seage explains that the "technological breakthroughs" his company has achieved has led it to "take a qualitative leap forward" for the future of "power tower technology." The featured video shows what the solar power stations look like and explain their environmental uses.
Solar Power Towers
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Trend Themes
1. Power Tower Technology Advancements - Advancements in power tower technology allow for more efficient and effective use of solar energy.
2. Solar Energy Revolution - Solar energy is revolutionizing the way we generate electricity and reducing carbon emissions.
3. Heliostat Innovation - Innovations in heliostat technology are making solar power towers more cost-effective and practical.
Industry Implications
1. Renewable Energy - Renewable energy companies can capitalize on the advancements in power tower technology to provide more efficient solar energy solutions.
2. Utilities - Utilities can incorporate solar energy into their power generation mix to reduce carbon emissions and provide cleaner energy.
3. Engineering and Construction - Engineering and construction companies can leverage innovations in heliostat technology to build more cost-effective and practical solar power towers.