Generation 3 Particle Pilot Plant Saudi CSP Project
This page provides information on Generation 3 Particle Pilot Plant Saudi CSP project, a concentrating solar power (CSP) project, with data organized by background, participants, and power plant configuration.
Project Overview
| Power Station: | Generation 3 Particle Pilot Plant Saudi |
|---|---|
| Location: | Waad Al-Shamal |
| Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia | |
| Owners (%): | Saudi Elecricity Company |
| Technology | Power Tower |
| Solar Resource: | 2592 |
| Nominal Capacity: | 2 MW |
| Status | Under Construction |
| Start Year: | 2026 |
Status Date
| Status Date |
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Background
| Break Ground Date | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Expected Generation (GWh/year) | 6 |
| Lat/Long Location | 31.66,38.86 |
| Total Power Station Land Area (km²) | 0.085 |
Participants
| Developer |
Saudi Elecricity Company KSA |
|---|---|
| Operator | Saudi Elecricity Company |
| Electricity Generation Offtaker | Waad Al-Shama ISCC |
Costs
| Total Construction Cost (2023) | $ 18.00 million | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Policy Support Scheme | R&D funds by SEC, KACARE, and DOE SETO |
Plant Configuration
Solar Field
| Solar Field Aperture Area (m²) | 16000 |
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Solar Field (Receiver)
| Receiver Working Fluid | White Sand |
|---|---|
| Receiver Working Fluid Category | Particle |
| Working Fluid Manufacturer |
Nature |
| Tower Height (m) | 52 |
| Solar Field or Receiver Inlet Temperture (C) | 580°C |
| Solar Field or Receiver Outlet Temperture (C) | 1050°C |
| Receiver Model | Obstructed flow |
Power Block
| Nominal Turbine or Power Cycle Capacity | 2 MW |
|---|---|
| Turbine Manufacturer |
Siemens Germany |
| Turbine Model | SGT-50 |
| Power Cycle | Air Brayton |
| Power Cycle Pressure (Bar) | 8 |
| Turbine Efficiency Percent | 26 |
| Steam Generator System Manufacturer |
Solex thermal science Canada |
Thermal Energy Storage
| Storage Type | Sensible |
|---|---|
| Storage Capacity (Hours) | 6 |
| Storage Description | Thermal energy stoarge bin using Soild particle |
| TES Engineering Company | King Saud University KSA |