by Ann Withanee — February 23, 2011—NANOGEN Power Systems introduces its NanoCSP line of modular, self-contained and totally portable Solar Power Plants, bringing the economics and efficiency of large scale CSP (Collecting Solar Power) solar systems to the 250kW to 10MW marketplace, according to NANOGEN.
Located on Florida’s Space Coast, NANOGEN has utilized local engineering expertise to integrate both proprietary and patented technologies to lower capital costs and achieve higher efficiencies than any existing solar applications.
NANOGEN’s portable solar power plants are available in multiples of 250kW up to 1MW. The entire power plant is self-contained and packaged in a steel cargo container that can be shipped worldwide by sea, barge, truck or rail. Upon arrival the containers are aligned with the sun, based on latitude, and within 48 hours, two workers can have the power plant operational. No fossil fuels are ever needed, according to the company.
Sunlight is captured by a patented stationary parabolic trough that does not need mechanical tracking motors.
While the portable units were originally designed for disaster relief, “our current inquiries include back-up power systems for public buildings, co-generation compliance by power companies, military deployments and several off-grid mining operations in Africa,” according to the company.
For more information, visit the NANOGEN Web site.
