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SAND Report: SAND83-8027, November 1983.
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The design and construction of the world's largest solar thermal central receiver electric power plant were completed in 1982. Start-up was accomplished, and the plant began the two-year experimental Test and evaluation phase. Experiences during 1982 have shown that all parts of the
The design and construction of the world's largest solar thermal central receiver electric power plant were completed in 1982. Start-up was accomplished, and the plant began the two-year experimental Test and evaluation phase. Experiences during 1982 have shown that all parts of the
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plant--especially solar unique ones--operate as well as or better than expected. It was possible to incorporate routine power production into the Test and Evaluation phase because plant performance yielded high confidence. The million killowatt-hours net, generated while the plant was grid connected, are an indication of the successful start-up and test experience in 1982. During 1982, the transfer of the plant to operation by utility personnel was also accomplished. Events reported here are not unique to utility operations; an important lesson learned is that solar technology is amenable to operation in conventional utility practices. This report contains (1) a brief description of the plant system; (2) a summary of the year's experiences; and (3) a monthly list of principal activities and operation and maintenance costs. Show Less