Solar Thermoelectric Energy Laboratory, Solar power research facility in El Médano, Spain.
The Solar Thermoelectric Energy Laboratory is an experimental research facility with a large dish structure designed to concentrate and harness solar power for testing. The construction showcases the technical requirements for specialized energy research at this scale.
The project received government funding and construction began in 2008 on Tenerife's coast. It emerged during a period when Spain invested in new energy generation technologies.
The installation represents Spain's scientific commitment to renewable energy and shows the former focus on sustainable technology development. Visitors today can see how such research centers were designed as symbols of change in energy policy.
The site is not accessible to visitors due to its abandoned state, though photographers often document the structure from permitted areas. Anyone interested in viewing the installation should check access conditions beforehand.
The laboratory was designed to test an experimental storage system that would capture concentrated solar heat and convert it into chemical form. Multiple identical structures were planned as a testing ensemble to compare different methods.
Location: El Médano
Inception: 2008
Diameter: 26 m
GPS coordinates: 28.05786,-16.52803
Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:07
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