What power is Achimede combined cycle power plant is using to convert the energy from sunlight into electricity using molten salt for heat and storage which is integrated with the combined cycle gas facility?
Solar power Solar power is the conversion of energy from sunlight into electricity, either directly using photovoltaics (PV), indirectly using concentrated solar power, or a combination. Concentrated solar power systems use lenses or mirrors and tracking systems to focus a large area of sunlight into a small beam. Photovoltaic cells convert light into an electric current using the photovoltaic effect.
Power-to-Heat Power-to-Heat (abbr. "PtH" or "P2H)" is generally known as the intelligent transfer of electric energy into heat. This can be done through conventional electric heaters as well as heat pump systems. With PtH systems, the excess power generated primarily from renewable energy can be utilized. Hence fossil energy sources and emissions in the heating area could be saved. In contrast to simple electric heating systems such as night storage heating which covers the complete heating requirements, Power-to-Heat systems are hybrid systems, which additional have traditional heating systems using chemical fuels like wood or natural gas. When there are excess energy the heat production can result from electric energy otherwise the traditional heating system will be used. In order to increase flexibility power-to-heat systems are often coupled with heat accumulators. The power supply occurs for the most part in the local and district heating networks. Power-to-heat systems are also able to supply buildings or industrial systems with heat.