Ultra-Efficient Solar System Uses 1800s Engine Design
May-19-15
Using technology developed in the 1800s, a Swedish team has created what may be the world’s most efficient solar system.Developed by Ripasso CSP, the system uses a Stirling engine, developed in 1816, which drives its pistons by cooling and heating an enclosed gas. The gas is heated using a parabolic mirror to create a “tiny hot point,” driving the pistons that turn a flywheel in order to generate electricity. The solar dishes also move on their axes during the day to follow the sun for maximum solar capture.
The Ripasso system is able to covert 34 percent of the captured light directly into grid-available power--about twice the amount of conventional systems.
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How can we use this system practically in sunny country like Saudi Arabia?
I'm interested in this system and if it;s effective I can suggest it to some investors in Saudi Arabia.
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Posted by Ashraf Solaiman on May 20, 2015
not sure why Infina was sold ,
"Qnergy has acquired the assets of US-based Infinia Corporation Inc. located in Ogden, Utah. Infinia Corporation is an energy technology company, developing and manufacturing high-efficiency, free piston Stirling generators that convert readily available and low cost heat sources into reliable electricity. Qnergy plans to integrate the core technologies and know-how of both companies in order to commence mass production of Stirling engines for various applications. Two engine models (3.5kWe and 7.5kWe) are available for immediate deployment. "
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How can we use this system practically in sunny country like Saudi Arabia?
I'm interested in this system and if it;s effective I can suggest it to some investors in Saudi Arabia.
Thanks
Posted by Ashraf Solaiman on May 20, 2015
not sure why Infina was sold ,
"Qnergy has acquired the assets of US-based Infinia Corporation Inc. located in Ogden, Utah. Infinia Corporation is an energy technology company, developing and manufacturing high-efficiency, free piston Stirling generators that convert readily available and low cost heat sources into reliable electricity. Qnergy plans to integrate the core technologies and know-how of both companies in order to commence mass production of Stirling engines for various applications. Two engine models (3.5kWe and 7.5kWe) are available for immediate deployment. "
Posted by karthikeyan arumugathandavan on June 20, 2015
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