Thermosolar power plant Åland

The plant is of the type and uses concepts pioneered in the and demonstration projects, using as its heat transfer fluid and energy storage medium. Originally called Solar Tres, it was renamed Gemasolar. The project, which has received a subsidy of five million euros from the and a loan of 80 million euros from the , makes use of the Solar Two tech. [pdf]

FAQS about Thermosolar power plant Åland

How does a thermosolar power plant increase electricity production?

Thanks to its innovative technology, the plant significantly increases the electricity production of conventional thermosolar power plants. This is because most thermosolar plants being developed have no thermal storage system and therefore they can only operate during hours of sunlight.

Why do thermosolar plants need a thermal storage system?

This is because most thermosolar plants being developed have no thermal storage system and therefore they can only operate during hours of sunlight. GEMASOLAR has the first high temperat ure thermal storage system (565oC) improving thermal efficiency and making possible to extend the period of operation in these plants.

What is Gemasolar thermal energy storage system?

The Gemasolar Thermosolar Plant – Thermal Energy Storage System is a 19,900kW energy storage project located in Seville, Fuentes de Andalucía, Spain. The thermal energy storage project uses molten salt as its storage technology. The project was commissioned in 2011.

Where is Torresol Energy headquartered?

The company operates in Seville, Vizcaya, Cadiz, Madrid and others. Torresol Energy is headquartered in Getxo, Spain. All publicly-announced energy storage projects included in this analysis are drawn from GlobalData’s Power IC.