Solarthermisches Versuchskraftwerk Jülich
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member moose61
N 50° 54.840 E 006° 23.170
32U E 316262 N 5643515
Quick Description: Test area for solar power.
Location: Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Date Posted: 2/12/2011 4:25:18 AM
Waymark Code: WMAQA1
Published By: Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
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Long Description:
2000 mirrors which can be moved to direct sunlight onto the tower.The air in the tower is heated up to 700°C and is used to run a power generator.

Power: 1.5 MW
Mirror size: 18000 m2
Tower hight: 60 m
Type of system: Thermal electric (heat engine)

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