Solar Technology

Solar power is used synonymously with solar energy or more specifically conversion of sunlight into electricity. This can be done with photovoltaics or PV, concentrating solar thermal devices and various experimental technologies.

(CSP) systems use mirrors and tracking systems to focus a large area of sunlight into a small beam. The concentrated light is then used as a heat source to create steam which powers a turbine and generator, producing electricity. Although a wide range of concentrating technologies exist, the most developed are the solar trough, parabolic dish and solar power tower.

The Infinity system uses commercially proven, large-scale CSP trough system technology. The system employs a linear parabolic reflector or trough system that concentrates solar heat to one point only, focusing the solar radiation on oil contained in a closed loop pipe. The hot oil (350-400 degrees centigrade), moves through a heat exchanger unit within the closed system and heats a reservoir of water, generating a temperature sufficient to bring it to boiling (120°C approx) and generating steam, which in turn powers a turbine, producing energy.

After discharging its energy, the steam is carried to a condenser, turned again into water, and re-sent to the cylinder to be then turned again into steam.

The system employs special electronic systems to follow the sun’s trajectory, keeping the trough perpendicular to the rays of sunlight and making the most of solar radiation during the day.

Infinity’s reflectors are capable of generating a min. 3,000 – 4,000 watts/hour in full sunshine and in addition to producing electricity and hot water, they can be deployed to desalinate and purify water. The unit is no larger than 3 solar panels, side by side, producing five times the energy.

Like the windmill, the Infinity CSP is being designed for ease of use and low acquisition and operating cost. Consumers will have only to set up the system in a direct line to the sun and plug one end into any home outlet. The machine will track the trajectory of the sun, delivering power to the house all day. Whatever power the house does not use can be sold into the local utility power grid, using well-established existing technology.

In one hour, enough sunlight reaches the earth to meet the energy needs of every person on the planet for one year. The promise of solar energy is no longer a thing of the future, it is here and now. Our goal is to bring this clean, abundant and renewable source of energy home to you.