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The Sacramento power utility experience in solar

Journal Article · · Advances in Solar Energy
OSTI ID:245103
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  1. Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD), CA (United States)

An overview of the development of three solar power technologies for use in Sacramento, California is provided. A central receiver power plant, Solar One, is being converted to a molten salt design with thermal energy storage by the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) and six other utilities. SMUD is also investigating a solar dish/sterling engine system and technologies to reduce photovoltaic conversion costs.

OSTI ID:
245103
Journal Information:
Advances in Solar Energy, Journal Name: Advances in Solar Energy Vol. 8; ISSN ASOED9; ISSN 0731-8618
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English