Solar Thermal Electricity: Can it Replace Coal, Gas, and Oil?

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Solar Thermal Electricity: Can it Replace Coal, Gas, and Oil?

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4th-July-2008, 09:41 AM

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Solar Thermal Electricity: Can it Replace Coal, Gas, and Oil?

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One of the most common arguments against large-scale use of renewable energy is that it cannot produce a steady, reliable stream of energy, day and night. Ausra Inc. does not agree. They believe that solar thermal technology can supply over 90% of grid power, while reducing carbon emissions.

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Parabolic trough plants could yield capacity factors greater than 70%, competing directly with future baseload coal plants. NREL: TroughNet - Parabolic Trough Power Plant Market, Economic Assessment and Deployment

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