National Solar Thermal Test Facility, Research site in Albuquerque, New Mexico, US
The National Solar Thermal Test Facility features 218 heliostats across its field, generating over 6 megawatts of power for experimental solar research.
Established in 1978 by the Department of Energy, this facility pioneered concentrated solar power research and development in the United States.
Scientists and researchers from universities, government agencies, and private companies collaborate at this facility to advance solar energy technologies.
The 61-meter solar tower contains multiple testing stations equipped with specialized systems for conducting high-temperature and high-flux experiments.
Each heliostat in the facility maintains 96 percent reflectivity across 37 square meters, directing concentrated sunlight toward experimental testing areas.
Location: New Mexico
Website: http://energy.sandia.gov/?page_id=1267
GPS coordinates: 34.96560,-106.51000
Latest update: March 12, 2025 07:33
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