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Optimized for Performance, Modularity & Cost
The SunCatcher™ is the most efficient solar to grid-quality electric system. Unlike other solar thermal generating platforms, the dish system power conversion process consumes no water. The only water consumed by the SunCatcher is for washing the mirrors. Thousands of SunCatchers™ constitute a single power plant, making projects modular and scalable, with the potential for distributed generation as well. During construction phase, installed units will produce power while the remainder of the project is completed. Maintenance will be carried out on individual units while the vast majority of the units remain online; the result is high overall availability.
The technical and high-volume manufacturing production model enable the following competitive advantage:
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SOLAR COST LEADER
Low Cost Solar Power Solution |
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HIGHEST SOLAR-TO-GRID ELECTRIC EFFICIENCY
Record-setting 31.25% Sun-to-Grid Electric Conversion |
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LOWEST WATER USE
A Fraction vs Competition; Critical Cost, Siting and Environmental Advantages |
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MODULAR DESIGN
Flexible plant sizes from 25MW to 1,000MW+ |
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Production Ready (2010)
High-Volume, Low-Cost Production |
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MINIMAL LAND DISTURBANCE
10% Slope Tolerance; No Excavation; Minimal Grading. Limited Roads |
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PROVEN ENGINE TECHNOLOGY
Unrivaled Testing & Validation |
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HIGHEST ON-SUN AVAILABILITY
Modular Design; No Single Point of Failure |
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NO FUEL PRICE VOLATILITY
Economic Stability; Project Finance Advantages |
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PEAK POWER OUTPUT
Predictable Power Production When Needed Most |
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POLLUTION FREE
No Greenhouse Gas Emissions; No Combustion Air Byproducts |
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NO HARZARDOUS WASTE
No Dangerous Heat Transfer Fluids |
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