Unlike solar PV panels, solar thermal power, or concentrated solar power (CSP), Brenmiller Energy uses mirrors to capture sunlight. The energy captured then produces steam, turning a turbine to generate electricity. The company designed a solar thermal demo project at Dimona, located in southern Israel, to produce electricity for over 20 hours a day. The plant stores some of the solar power underground for use during the night.
The company also plans to build a large-scale plant producing renewable energy 24 hours a day. The plant has a hybrid system, combining solar thermal power with biomass energy, which can be generated from garbage collected from local communities. Not only will the plant create positive environmental impact by decreasing Israel’s carbon emissions, but it will help communities practice sustainable waste management.
