The projects are each 50MW solar power plants with thermal storage located in Extremadura.
Therminol heat transfer fluid is used in the trough-shaped mirror assemblies to absorb concentrated sunlight, heating up to about 400 degrees Celsius.
This stored heat can be used to produce energy during periods of little to no sunlight, including the evening hours.
The heated Therminol is used to generate steam, which drives the power-generating turbines.
Solutia is engaged in providing synthetic heat transfer fluids.
