Torresol Energy Commissions 19.9MW Gemasolar Power Plant

Torresol Energy Commissions 19.9MW Gemasolar Power Plant
by Staff Writers
Abu Dhabi, UAE (SPX) Jun 01, 2011

Gemasolar Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant Aerial View in Seville, Spain. (Photo: Business Wire)

Torresol Energy, a joint venture between Masdar and SENER, has announced the commissioning of its flagship 19.9MW Gemasolar Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant in Seville, Spain.

The world's first commercial-scale CSP plant featuring a central tower receiver with thermal storage capabilities has commenced supplying electricity to 25,000 homes in the Andalucia region of Spain. The plant is expected to save more than 30,000 tonnes of CO2 emission a year.

Torresol Energy Commissions 19.9MW Gemasolar Power Plant