Hassi R'Mel integrated solar combined cycle power station explained

The Hassi R'Mel integrated solar combined cycle power station is an integrated solar combined cycle (ISCC) power station near Hassi R'Mel in Algeria. The plant combines a 25 MW parabolic trough concentrating solar power array, covering an area of over 180,000 m², in conjunction with a 130 MW combined cycle gas turbine plant, so cutting carbon emissions compared to a traditional power station.^[1] The output from the solar array is used in the steam turbine.

The construction contract was signed on January 5, 2007 and the plant was developed by New Energy Algeria (NEAL),^[2] a joint venture between Sonatrach, Sonelgaz, and SIM.

The station began producing electricity in June 2011. It was inaugurated July 14, 2011.^[3]

See also

• List of solar thermal power stations
• Solar thermal energy
• Yazd solar thermal power plant
• Solar power in Algeria

External links

• Hassi R'mel: Parabolic trough integrated with a combined cycle plant in Algeria
• CSP Project Developments in Algeria
• Natural Gas and Algerian Strategy for Renewable Energy
• Assessment of the World Bank/GEF Strategy for the Market Development of Concentrating Solar Thermal Power

33.1247°N 3.3519°W

Notes and References

1. http://www.solarbuzz.com/News/NewsAFPR26.htm Abener Signs Contract for Solar Thermal Electric - Combined Cycle Hybrid Plant
2. Web site: New Energy Algeria.
3. Web site: The first hybrid plant inaugurated today in Algerian Hassi R'mel.