Topics

• Green Steam
• Electricity
• Hot Water
• Space Heating

Projects

• Dish Stirling Demonstration (Pentagon)

Green Steam

Solar concentrator systems generate steam with zero NOx, SOx, or CO2 emissions.  Would 5,000 to 20,000 more pounds of steam without the headache of a New Source Review increase your production and profits?

Solar Steam Basics

The levelized cost of solar thermal energy delivered from parabolic concentrators ranges from $8 to $10 per million Btu delivered to the load.  (Array size and insolation levels are key determining factors.)

A 60,070 square-foot array will deliver more than 8.5 million Btu per hour at temperatures of 350 °F (150 psig steam).  Annual production will average 190,000 to 215,000 Btu/ft2/yr, yielding 11.4 to 12.9 billion Btu per year.

Available Incentives: Federal

Investment Tax Credit: 10%

Federal Depreciation: 5 Year, accelerated schedule, 35% of basis in year one

Utility gas efficiency programs can provide a one-time payment of $4.50/million Btu generated in the first year as an incentive.

Emission credits may also be available.