SOLAR POWER PLANT Russian patent published in 2001 - IPC

FIELD: power generation using energy of sun rays as heat radiation source. SUBSTANCE: solar power plant has radiant energy detector with working medium, electric generator, spent working medium condenser, and combined-cycle turbine. Gas compressor, electric generator, and turbine are mounted on common shaft. Radiant energy detector is, essentially, pond filled with working medium and tightly closed with transparent cover. Pond accommodates solid body that functions to absorb radiant energy. Space above pond communicates through pipeline with combined-cycle turbine. Pond space holding working medium communicates through pipeline with condenser and that above working medium as well as gas-condenser space communicate with atmosphere through pipelines provided with valves. EFFECT: provision for power generation in absence of sun rays. 9 cl, 1 dwg