CENICOM^® system mainly consists of solar energy collecting platform, thermal energy storage device (Vault), and the conventional part of steam generator and steam-turbine.
The solar energy collecting platform is designed to harvest solar energy and convert it into thermal energy. The platform is able to track the sun using a two-axis tracking system. The temperature of the working fluid is as high as 1093 ℃, which leads to high conversion efficiency of the system. .
The Vault is stuffed with patented material which is able to absorb and store a large amount of thermal energy for several days. The stored thermal energy will be extracted to the steam generator to produce steam for power generation whenever required. .
All the above functions are realized through DCS system, which ensures the performance of the system to meet the design specifications and the requirements of load adjustment and grid dispatchment.