Eco Factor: Micro-turbine designed to be powered by solar thermal energy.
California-based Capstone Turbine Corporation has announced an agreement with HelioFocus Ltd to develop a new micro-turbine that will produce power from concentrated solar energy. The system is based on the use of parabolic dishes that focus sunlight onto a receiver to heat air.
Super heated air will then be used to drive a special C65 Capstone turbine to produce efficient solar power. The system will be supplemented by natural gas, which will heat air in the absence of sun. The micro-turbines will be available in different power capacities, ranging from 30KW to 1MW.
Via: GreenProphet
