Solar Pond Electric Power Plant

Electric Power Generation steps

• Solar pond filled with brine.
• Receives solar radiations. Temperature of brine increases-goes to boiler.
• Working substance evaporates-Vapour R-II goes to turbine-Converted mechanical power drives the generator to produce electrical energy output.

R-II liquid goes back to heat exchanger (Boiler)

Condenser receives cooling water from cooling water

• This is a low temperature solar plant.
• This type is suitable for very low power generation.
• Its efficiency is very low.
• This plant is rarely used.