Ilanga Solar Thermal Power Plant
Upington, South Africa
Energy
Installation Type
Solar
Subtype
The Ilanga solar thermal power plant, located in Upington, South Africa, has an installed capacity of 100 MW and harnesses the region’s high solar irradiation levels to generate renewable energy.
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The facility uses parabolic through collector (PTC) technology to capture solar energy and convert it into thermal energy for electricity generation.
The plant also incorporates a molten salt thermal storage system, enabling the energy collected during daylight hours to be stored and used for continued power generation when direct solar radiation is unavailable.
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Through the combination of concentrating solar power technology and thermal energy storage, the facility has the capacity to supply electricity to approximately 100,000 households.
Project data
Project data
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Type of installation: Solar thermal power plant
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Capacity: 100 MW
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Cylindrical-parabolic mirror technology and a molten salt storage system
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