Aalborg CSP to develop integrated CSP energy system for Sundrop Farms
Aalborg CSP was awarded the turnkey contract to develop an integrated CSP system for Sundrop Farms’ greenhouse facilities. It will combine multiple technologies for renewable heat, fresh water and electricity production, enabling clean energy-based horticulture in the Australian desert.
Aalborg CSP and John Holland were selected to develop an Integrated CSP Energy System for the operation of Sundrop Farms’ new greenhouse facilities. Sundrop Farms has a unique concept of growing high-value crops in the South Australian desert, using seawater and sunlight as main resources.
The operational experience gained through the company’s pilot plant laid the basis for applications at a larger scale, expanding current installation by 20 hectares. The aim is to produce over 15,000 tons of fresh vegetables annually for the Australian consumers.
To transform the concept into a feasible project, Aalborg CSP has completed the pre-engineering study and determined technical and economic viability of the project as well as the scope of the system.
Aalborg CSP has now received the order to supply the Integrated CSP Energy System, a novel configuration of CSP technologies, enabling year-round operation of Sundrop Farm’s horticulture activities in the South Australian arid region of Port Augusta.
“The Sundrop project is a good example of how early pre-engineering involvement and strong collaboration can lead to larger scale project completion. Aalborg CSP is proud to be part of this groundbreaking project and will ensure that the solar energy plant is fully operational by the spring of 2016,” – said Svante Bundgaard, CEO of Aalborg CSP.
The Integrated CSP Energy System will combine multiple technologies to utilize natural resources in the most efficient way. The integrated solar plant is based on CSP tower technology and it will be capable of heating the greenhouse in wintertime and during cold summer nights. It will also provide fresh water by desalinating seawater drawn from the Spencer Bay (about 5km from the site) and will run a steam turbine to produce electricity periodically.
Besides the technical scope of the project, Aalborg CSP has determined a reasonable timeframe for site construction - the CSP system is scheduled to be operational by October 2016.
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About Aalborg CSP A/S
Aalborg CSP A/S is a world leader in CSP boiler systems and technologies. Our globally recognised solutions are based on 25 years of experience with traditional steam boilers uniquely adapted to the CSP industry. We design and deliver steam generation systems, molten salt and direct steam tower receivers, thermal energy systems (TES), industrial solar boilers, and integrated CSP systems that combine heat and electricity production as well as water desalination. Aalborg CSP has supplied to CSP plants contributing to more than 330MWe worldwide. Our engineering design is centred on a value-adding concept to provide solutions that excel in operation, increase plant revenue and create environmental benefits.
Headquartered in Aalborg (Denmark) and with sales & service offices in Spain, US, Kenya, Uganda and Indonesia, Aalborg CSP has realised cost effective thermal energy solutions to a variety of industries worldwide.
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About Sundrop Farms
Sundrop Farms is a pioneer in sustainable agriculture for the arid world, growing high-value crops using seawater and sunlight. It has the technology and operational skills to develop, construct and operate greenhouses in locations that have little or no access to arable land, fresh water sources, grid electricity or natural gas. The company has created a proprietary food production system which grows high quality produce, all year round, in greenhouses that use the abundant and renewable resources of sunlight and seawater. As the world’s population continues to grow, Sundrop Farms is de-coupling food production from the world’s finite resources and relying instead on renewable resources to grow the world’s food industry, not just profitably but also sustainably. Please visit Sundrop’s website at www.sundropfarms.com