24/7 solar towers could double energy output
24/7 solar towers could double energy output
If you want to improve the output of solar energy systems, why not also run them at night? That's the question researchers in Qatar and Jordan addressed as they successfully devised a system that promises to more than double energy output of current solar power stations.
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The TTSS works out efficiently in a hot, dry climate. [...] researchers also note that reliance on a continuous supply of large quantities of water is an issue that needs to be addressed.
These two things don't really add up.
I suppose you could feed it with saltwater if you're on the coast, but there's a reason why you don't pump that stuff around unless you really have to.
I missed the part where they pump water up to generate power from the downdraft (of cooled air). I don't want to shit on cool ideas. Maaaaybe there's are range of parameters where this works, but I'm holding my breath.
photovoltaic has the same problem tho
Photovoltaic doesn't require water. What are you talking about?
Also PV does neither require heat nor dryness.