Cerro Dominador Solar Thermal Plant 110 MW
Atacama CSP Project Abstract
Cerro Dominador is a 110MW concentrated solar power plant (CSP) being developed by Abengoa. The plant is situated in the commune of María Elena, in the Antofagasta region, Atacama Desert, Chile. The programme intends to promote Chile's economic development and reduce dependency on coal and natural gas, while attempting to produce 20% of its electricity from clean energy sources by 2025. The molten salt technology used in the plant will have the capacity of storing electricity for up to 18 hours, allowing continuous storage and transmission, which will generate electricity 24 hours a day. This technology uses a series of mirrors (heliostats) that track the sun on two axes, concentrating the solar radiation on a receiver on the upper part of the tower, where the heat is transferred to molten salts. The molten salts then transfer their heat in a heat exchanger to water, generating superheated steam, which feeds a turbine that transforms the kinetic energy of the steam into electric energy. Within this project, Doosan Skoda Power will supply two steam turbines and auxiliaries.
Flenco’s presence in the Project
Flenco is pleased to have been selected as preferred partner by Doosan Skoda Power to supply its auxiliary systems for this project. For further inquiries about this collaboration, you can ask your usual contact person at our Sales Department or complete and send us our contact form.