Solar power generation system for factory use

What is solar for industrial processes?

Solar energy can be used to generate heat for a wide variety of industrial applications, including water desalination, enhanced oil recovery, food processing, chemical production, and mineral processing, among many others.

How important is solar technology for industrial processes?

According to the Energy Information Administration, in 2019, the industrial sector accounted for 35% of total U.S. end-use energy consumption and 32% of total U.S. energy consumption. Advancing solar technologies for industrial processes helps to meet the goals of the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office.

How big a solar array is needed to power an industrial plant?

The size and type of solar array needed to power an industrial plant depend on several factors, such as the plant’s energy consumption, the amount of sunlight available at the location, the space available for the installation, and the budget.

Can a solar PV system be installed on a factory roof?

As factories are energy-intensive buildings, installing a solar PV system on the roof of a factory ensures free power can be generated to run everything underneath it. While reducing energy costs, a solar PV installation has the added benefit of demonstrating Corporate Social Responsibility thanks to its environmental credentials.

What is solar energy used for?

Solar energy can be used to generate heat for a wide variety of industrial applications, including water desalination, and enhanced oil recovery.

Can solar power be used for industrial processes?

Several of SETO’s funding programs have projects that focus on solar for industrial processes: American-Made Challenges: Solar Desalination Prize – a competition designed to accelerate the development of low-cost desalination systems that use solar-thermal power to produce clean water from salt water.