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The most interesting part of a facility like this is that it takes up the same amount of space as a regular field of solar, but it much more efficient. The trad
by robszumski 11y ago
The most interesting part of a facility like this is that it takes up the same amount of space as a regular field of solar, but it much more efficient. The trade off though, is the huge tower, which doesn't lend itself to more populated areas.
- dredmorbius 11y agoCSP works best where your sunlight is intense and rarely obstructed by clouds, fog, haze, dust, etc. Pretty much desert. Which is precisely where you don't find a whole lot of people. Cooling systems (for the cold end of your Carnot cycle) are a challenge if water's limited, though there's no reason generally nonpotable water, even salt water, could be used for the open loop.