Development of Molten-Salt Heat Transfer Fluid Technology for Parabolic Trough Solar Power Plants CX(s) Applied: A9 Date: 12/21/2011 Location(s): Missouri, Colorado Offices(s): Golden Field Office
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December 21, 2011
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Development of Molten-Salt Heat Transfer Fluid Technology for Parabolic Trough Solar Power Plants
CX(s) Applied: A9
Date: 12/21/2011
Location(s): Missouri, Colorado
Offices(s): Golden Field Office
DOE proposes to provide funding to Abengoa Solar, Inc. (Abengoa) to perform development of molten-salt heat transfer fluid technology for parabolic trough solar power plants. Abengoa has received DOE funding for previous efforts in this technology development. This National Environmental Policy Act determination applies to Abengoa's request for federal funding to contract engineering design work and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) cost estimation for the solar plant.