Construction: The basic components of solar power plant are also exactly identical to thermal power plant except the boiler is replaced by solar collector. The arrangement of component is as shown in figure. The energy from solar radiation is collected and utilized to generate steam to run the turbine.
Working: Steam is generated in solar collector of solar power plant. The steam generated is passed through steam turbine where part of it‟s thermal energy is converted into mechanical energy which is further used for generating the electric power. The steam coming out of steam turbine is condensed in condenser and condensate is supplied back to solar collector with the help of feed pump.
Advantages
i) It is renewable energy source
ii) ii) Pollution free
iii) iii) Available all over the world.
iv) iv) Less maintenance.