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The CSIRO have dubbed it a game changer because they see this as history making. They have used solar energy to generate hot and pressurised supercritical steam at the highest temperatures ever achieved outside of fossil fuel sources.
As per usual the proof is if it can be used and brought on line for commercial purposes. There has to be the economic benefits.
The spectacular breakthough in technology was made at the CSIRO Energy Centre, Newcastle. At the Energy Centre there are two solar thermal test plants containing more than 600 mirrors which are directed at two towers which house solar receivers and turbines.
Dr Alex Wonhas who is the energy director at the CSIRO spoke about large solar thermal power plants around the world using sub-critical steam. These are operating at similar temperatures but at lower pressure. Dr Wonhas also said, “If these plants were able to move to supercritical steam, it would increase the efficiency and help to lower the cost of solar electricity,’’
“Supercritical steam is a breakthrough for solar energy and means that one day the sun could be used to drive the most advanced power stations in the world, currently only driven by coal or gas. Dr A WonhasRead More at the Courier Mail
Images @ Eminpee Fotography
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