How Solar Furnaces Work

Exploring the Conversion of Solar Energy into Electricity through Solar Furnaces

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  • Solar Furnace
  • Renewable Energy
  • Sustainable Technology
  • instruction

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  • Course Duration
    33 Minutes
  • Course Level
    Intermediate
  • Language
    English
  • Subtittle Language
    English
  • Access on all devices
  • Quiz
  • Solar Furnace
  • Renewable Energy
  • Sustainable Technology
  • instruction
Description

This course examines the operation and components of solar furnaces, a technology that harnesses the sun's energy to generate electricity. Participants will learn about the role of heliostats, parabolic mirrors, and the furnace tower in concentrating and converting solar energy into thermal energy. 

 

The course will cover the process of heating molten salt to transfer this thermal energy, generating steam to drive turbines, and ultimately producing electricity. Additionally, the course will explore the integration of this technology into the power grid and its potential for providing a sustainable energy solution.

 

Hope to see you on the course!

 

What you will learn in this course
  • The design and function of solar furnaces, including the use of heliostats and parabolic mirrors.
  • The role of molten salt in the thermal energy storage and transfer process.
  • The integration of solar furnace technology into the existing power grid and its benefits for sustainable energy production.
  • How solar energy is concentrated and converted into thermal energy.
  • The generation of steam and its use in driving turbines to produce electricity.
Who this course is for:
  • Energy professionals and engineers interested in advanced solar power technologies.
  • Students and researchers in renewable energy, environmental science, and related fields.
  • Policy makers and energy planners looking to understand the potential of solar thermal power in energy systems.
Curriculum
3 lessons
33 minutes
  • How Solar Furnaces Work
    1 lesson
    12:39
    How Solar Furnaces Work
    12:39
  • Final Thoughts
    2 lessons
    00:24
    Final Thoughts
    00:24
    Quiz
    Quiz 10

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  • Course Duration
    33 Minutes
  • Course Level
    Intermediate
  • Language
    English
  • Access on all devices
  • Quiz
  • Solar Furnace
  • Renewable Energy
  • Sustainable Technology
  • instruction