Author_Institution :
Luz Int. Ltd., Los Angeles, CA, USA
Abstract :
Luz International Limited began a $1.4 billion, 400 MW solar power plant expansion in California. Luz´s solar electric generating stations (SEGS), with a combined capacity of 194 MWe, are already operating in the Southern California Mojave Desert. SEGS use thermal energy from a parabolic solar collector system to produce steam which drives a conventional Rankine cycle steam turbine/generator. The seven units are at two locations ranging in size from 14 to 30 MWe net. A description is given of the system design, the solar collector field, and the operation of the plants. The major technical issues and important technological developments are discussed.<>
Keywords :
solar absorber-convertors; solar energy conversion; solar power stations; 14 to 30 MW; 194 MW; 400 MW; California; Luz International Limited; Mojave Desert; Rankine cycle steam turbine/generator; parabolic solar collector system; solar collector field; solar electric generating stations; steam; thermal energy;
Journal_Title :
Power Engineering Review, IEEE
