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Solar tower providing electricity around the clock

17.12.2023

A group of scientists from the Jordan Technical University. Al-Hussein and Qatar University has developed a unique “solar” tower about 200 meters high, capable of generating electricity both day and night.

The development of a solar tower with a highly efficient XNUMX/XNUMX power generation system opens up new prospects for the use of renewable energy sources. An innovative approach involving vertically oriented turbines and an air-cooling system represents a potential solution to meet energy needs in desert regions. However, it is necessary to take into account the cooling water consumption and carefully select installation locations. Overall, this concept offers hope for the development of efficient and sustainable energy sources that can operate around the clock and balance energy demand with environmental concerns.

The innovative system, called TTSS (Twin technology solar system), features vertically oriented turbines that use updraft and downdraft air to continuously generate electricity without interruption.

The main element of the system is a giant greenhouse collector with a diameter of 250 meters, which collects heated air and directs it into a central pipe with a diameter of 13,6 meters. A rotating turbine at the base of the tower converts airflow into electricity. A system of segmented sections is created around the pipe, each with its own turbine and air cooling mechanism. This innovative solution ensures the tower operates not only during daylight hours, but also at night, maintaining the temperature difference in the air masses.

Modeling of the project showed a potential generation of 753 MWh of electricity per year. The system represents not only an engineering breakthrough, but also a response to the challenges associated with the use of renewable energy sources in desert areas unsuitable for agriculture. However, it should be noted that the water consumption for air-cooling mist requires careful selection of installation locations. Overall, this technology represents a promising step in the development of efficient energy sources.

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