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Sierra SunTower: A New Blueprint For Solar Energy

Sierra SunTower: A New Blueprint For Solar Energy

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Sierra SunT ower A New Blueprint for Solar Energy The eSolar Module • 10 acres • 1 tower • 1 thermal receiver • 12,000 mirrors reflecting the power of 10,000 suns • 2.5 MW powering 2,000 households with clean, renewable energy Sierra SunTower Quick Facts • 2 modules • 20 acres • 2 towers • 2 65-ton natural recirculation thermal receivers • 1 refurbished 1947 GE steam turbine generator • Steam temperature 440º C • Steam pressure 60 bar • 24,000

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