Methodology for the quantitative exploration for sites for salinity-gradient solar ponds

Juan A. Sandoval, Philip C. Goodell, Andrew Swift

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    Abstract

    Salinity-gradient solar pond (SGSP) energy production is one of the proven solar energy technologies in terms of electricity generation, water desalination, medium grade industrial heat production, and hydrometallurgy. A methodology has been developed to provide a rational basis for the selection of new SGSP sites. This methodology has been applied to over 100 sites in West Texas and eastern New Mexico where distance to potential energy user is of great importance, aside from site distance to nuclear waste storage facilities where salt is a waste product.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages241-247
    Number of pages7
    StatePublished - 1996
    EventProceedings of the 1996 International Solar Energy Conference - San Antonio, TX, USA
    Duration: Mar 31 1996Apr 3 1996

    Conference

    ConferenceProceedings of the 1996 International Solar Energy Conference
    CitySan Antonio, TX, USA
    Period03/31/9604/3/96

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