摘要 |
An integrated system for electricity generation, water treatment and biofuel production comprises a solar power plant with a heliostat array 2 and solar tower 3 providing heat 4 to drive a turbine 6. A biofuel fired boiler 5 is also included. Condenser 12 forms part of a multistage flash desalination plant 7 for the production of treated water. The treated water produced may be used for crop irrigation, and the crops or their residues may be used for production of the biofuel. Secondary benefits of the invention include carbon abatement, ground water improvements, and land regeneration. |