FG Emvelo recently acquired a 340sqkm site with high direct normal irradiance.

The plants will use ABB-Novatec Solar turnkey concept for CSP plants which reduces the need for land by 40% and water consumption by 80%.

Novatec Solar is a German CSP technology company in which ABB recently acquired a 35% investment stake.

The efficiency is achieved through a patented solar boiler for direct steam generation based on innovative linear Fresnel technology.