eLLO Solar Thermal Project CSP Project
This page provides information on eLLO Solar Thermal Project CSP project, a concentrating solar power (CSP) project, with data organized by background, participants, and power plant configuration.
Project Overview
| Power Station: | eLLO Solar Thermal Project |
|---|---|
| Location: | Llo |
| Occitanie France | |
| Owners (%): | eLLO |
| Technology | Linear Fresnel |
| Solar Resource: | 1930 |
| Nominal Capacity: | 9 MW |
| Status | Operational |
| Start Year: | 2019 |
Status Date
| Status Date |
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Background
| Break Ground Date | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Expected Generation (GWh/year) | 20.2 |
| Lat/Long Location | 42.469,2.063 |
| Total Power Station Land Area (km²) | 0.35 |
Participants
| Developer |
eLLO (51% SUNCNIM - 49% Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations) France |
|---|---|
| Operator | SUNCNIM |
| Electricity Generation Offtaker | EDF |
Costs
| PPA or Tariff Period (Years) | 20 |
|---|---|
| Policy Support Scheme | French tender for solar energy |
Plant Configuration
Solar Field
| Solar Field Aperture Area (m²) | 153000 |
|---|---|
| Mirror Width in Line (m) | 14 |
| # of Lines | 27 |
| Mirror Line Length (m) | 340 |
Solar Field (Receiver)
| Receiver Working Fluid | Water |
|---|---|
| Receiver Working Fluid Category | Water |
| Solar Field or Receiver Inlet Temperture (C) | 190°C |
| Solar Field or Receiver Outlet Temperture (C) | 285°C |
| Receiver Manufacturer |
SUNCIM France |
Power Block
| Nominal Turbine or Power Cycle Capacity | 9 MW |
|---|---|
| Power Cycle Pressure (Bar) | 70 |
| Cooling Type | Dry |
Thermal Energy Storage
| Storage Type | Other |
|---|---|
| Storage Capacity (Hours) | 3 |
| Storage Description | Steam drum |