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Solar Towers Jülich
Solar Towers Jülich
The DLR solar towers in Jülich
The Institute of Future Fuels researches solar processes for the production of chemical energy carriers such as hydrogen at the DLR solar towers. Researchers from DLR and industrial companies are also testing new components and processes to further develop solar power plants and the use of high-temperature solar heat for industrial processes. The solar towers are operated by the Institute of Solar Research.
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Aerial view of the solar towers in Jülich
More than 2000 mirrors direct incoming sunrays to the top of the Jülich solar towers.
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A heliostat in the mirror field Jülich
The eight square meter mirrors cast reflect sunlight onto the solar receivers for fuel production in the solar towers.
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Juelich Experimental Solar Power Tower and Multi-focus Tower
Test facility for commercial solar thermal power plants (left tower) and for the development of solar fuels (right tower).
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Sigrun Damerau
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Institute of Future Fuels
Linder Höhe, 51147 Köln-Porz
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Christian Siegel
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German Aerospace Center (DLR)
Institute of Future Fuels
Im Langenbroich 13, 52428 Jülich
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Tel: +49 (0) 2461 93730-328
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