ASE Demo Plant CSP Project
This page provides information on ASE Demo Plant CSP project, a concentrating solar power (CSP) project, with data organized by background, participants, and power plant configuration.
Project Overview
| Power Station: | ASE Demo Plant |
|---|---|
| Location: | Massa Martana |
| Umbria Italy | |
| Owners (%): | Archimede Solar Energy |
| Technology | Parabolic Trough |
| Solar Resource: | 1527 |
| Nominal Capacity: | 0.4 MW |
| Status | Operational |
| Start Year: | 2013 |
Status Date
| Status Date |
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Background
| Expected Generation (GWh/year) | 0.28 |
|---|---|
| Lat/Long Location | 42.73,12.529 |
| Total Power Station Land Area (km²) | 0.03 |
Participants
| Developer |
Archimede Solar Energy Italy |
|---|---|
| EPC |
Chiyoda Corporation Japan |
Plant Configuration
Solar Field
| Solar Field Aperture Area (m²) | 3398 |
|---|---|
| # of Solar Collector Assemblies (SCAs) | 6 |
| # of Loops | 1 |
Solar Field (Receiver)
| Receiver Working Fluid | Molten salt |
|---|---|
| Receiver Working Fluid Category | Salt |
| Solar Field or Receiver Inlet Temperture (C) | 290°C |
| Solar Field or Receiver Outlet Temperture (C) | 550°C |
Power Block
| Nominal Turbine or Power Cycle Capacity | 0.4 MW |
|---|---|
| Turbine Manufacturer |
Siemens Germany |
| Power Cycle | Steam Rankine |
| Turbine Efficiency Percent | 15.6 |
Thermal Energy Storage
| Storage Type | 2-tank direct |
|---|---|
| Storage Capacity (Hours) | 4.27 |
| Storage Description | Molten salt |