Abengoa is an international company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainability in the energy and environment sectors. It is organized into three different activities: engineering and construction, concession-type infrastructures and industrial production. In engineering and construction Abengoa has more than 70 years of experience in the market, and it specializes in carrying out complex turn-key projects.
In the energy sector, Abengoa develops pioneering projects all over the world in the solar thermal, biofuels and conventional power generation markets. Its strategic positioning and capabilities enable it to progress every day towards its goal of becoming a world leader in designing and building energy and industrial plants, applying technological and innovative solutions that contribute to sustainable development.
STE Parabolic trough
Innovative technology solutionsfor sustainability
Energía Solar, 1Palmas Altas41014 Seville (Spain)Phone. (+34) 954 93 70 00www.abengoa.com
El Carpio Solar Complex in Cordoba, Spain
Abengoa bases its competitive construction, concluding in the and benefits. Abengoa also offers advantage in the solar energy sector operation and maintenance of the turn-key projects for third parties, as on a vertical integration business projects that it develops. well as the sales of separate model. Abengoa participates in the components.value chain from the initial phase, the This model makes Abengoa the only promotion and financing of the company able to offer the best projects, through the main nucleus of solutions for each clients needs, with the project, the engineering and highly competitive deadlines, budgets
A sustainable and real solution
STE Parabolic trough TechnologyHigh efficiency solar energy
Abengoa’s answer
ABENGOA
Ain Beni Mathar20 MW
integrated in470 MW hybridsolar-gas plant
Morocco
Mojave280 MW
California. USA
Main references
Hassi R'Mel20 MW
integrated in150 MW hybridsolar-gas plant
Algeria
Solana280 MW +6 h ofthermal storage
Arizona. USA
Agua Prieta14 MW
integrated in 470 MW hybrid solar-gas plant
Sonora. Mexico (*)
Innovative technology solutions for sustainability Capacities and main references
Solúcar. 50 MW (x3). Seville. SpainÉcija. 50 MW (x2). Seville. SpainEl Carpio. 50 MW (x2). Córdoba. SpainCastilla La Mancha. 50 MW (x2). Ciudad Real. SpainExtremadura. 50 MW (x4). Cáceres. Spain
Kaxu Solar One. 100 MW+3 h of thermal storage. South AfricaXina Solar One. 100 MW+5 h of thermal storage. South Africa (*)
(*)Under construction
IITB Solar field1 MWHaryana. India
Integration
Engineering Construction O&MFinancing
Risk management
Development Manufacturing& Procurement
Pioneers in the construction of STE plants with more than 2,000 MW in operation and 500 MW under construction
Shams 1100 MWAbu Dhabi. UAE
The STE parabolic trough plants are This is a technology with ample While the parabolic trough technology based on capturing solar energy to later development. Abengoa, a strong, is already a mature and efficient turn into electricity using a thermal innovative company, relies on technology, Abengoa continues dynamic cycle. To do this, a field of proprietary R&D as a competitive working through diverse R&D methods parabolic mirrored collectors advantage , which allows the company to reduce electricity generation costs concentrate the sun's rays onto an to keep its leadership position in the making prices more competitive. absorbing tube, the focal point, solar thermal energy sector.through which heat transfer fluid (HTF) circulates. The temperature of the HTF reaches approximately 400° Celsius. Afterwards, the heat is extracted from the fluid and is transformed into electricity using a Rankine cycle, similar to that of a thermal plant.
Additionally, these types of plants can be integrated with a thermal storage system, that allows the continuous functioning of the power system, guaranteeing production during periods where there is a lack of solar radiation or after the sun goes down, making the energy production dispatchable.
Abengoa develops and constructs Relying on thermal energy for power is developed as it is an important source generation plants, as well as sells production facilitates the addition of of employment and industrial and electrical energy, using innovative solar competitive storage systems to Solar technological development at the local technologies. In a global market with Thermal Electricity (STE) power plants. level.high growth expectations, where more This characteristic of being and more countries are putting dispatchable, is a unique competitive STE trough technology is a commercially importance on guaranteeing energy advantage compared to other types of mature and viable technology, with an independence and reducing emissions, renewable energies. operational history that spans more Abengoa offers more efficient than 20 years and great potential for technologies than its competitors, with Dispatchability allows STE plants to future cost reduction.the objective of reducing the cost of adapt their production to peak energy solar energy and being cost competitive demands or to each client's needs. This with fossil fuels in 2020, including the technology reduces the dependence on cost of CO . Abengoa uses solar energy fossil fuels in the energy mix of 2
countries where it is used, making a technologies to fight against climate high penetration of renewables change and to ensure sustainable possible in the mix. development, supporting the
international objectives to reduce the Additionally, STE produces a significant environmental impact in the countries economic impact in the regions where it where it operates.
Solana in Arizona, USA
Abengoa bases its competitive construction, concluding in the and benefits. Abengoa also offers advantage in the solar energy sector operation and maintenance of the turn-key projects for third parties, as on a vertical integration business projects that it develops. well as the sales of separate model. Abengoa participates in the components.value chain from the initial phase, the This model makes Abengoa the only promotion and financing of the company able to offer the best projects, through the main nucleus of solutions for each clients needs, with the project, the engineering and highly competitive deadlines, budgets
A sustainable and real solution
STE Parabolic trough TechnologyHigh efficiency solar energy
Abengoa’s answer
ABENGOA
Ain Beni Mathar20 MW
integrated in470 MW hybridsolar-gas plant
Morocco
Mojave280 MW
California. USA
Main references
Hassi R'Mel20 MW
integrated in150 MW hybridsolar-gas plant
Algeria
Solana280 MW +6 h ofthermal storage
Arizona. USA
Agua Prieta14 MW
integrated in 470 MW hybrid solar-gas plant
Sonora. Mexico (*)
Innovative technology solutions for sustainability Capacities and main references
Solúcar. 50 MW (x3). Seville. SpainÉcija. 50 MW (x2). Seville. SpainEl Carpio. 50 MW (x2). Córdoba. SpainCastilla La Mancha. 50 MW (x2). Ciudad Real. SpainExtremadura. 50 MW (x4). Cáceres. Spain
Kaxu Solar One. 100 MW+3 h of thermal storage. South AfricaXina Solar One. 100 MW+5 h of thermal storage. South Africa (*)
(*)Under construction
IITB Solar field1 MWHaryana. India
Integration
Engineering Construction O&MFinancing
Risk management
Development Manufacturing& Procurement
Pioneers in the construction of STE plants with more than 2,000 MW in operation and 500 MW under construction
Shams 1100 MWAbu Dhabi. UAE
The STE parabolic trough plants are This is a technology with ample While the parabolic trough technology based on capturing solar energy to later development. Abengoa, a strong, is already a mature and efficient turn into electricity using a thermal innovative company, relies on technology, Abengoa continues dynamic cycle. To do this, a field of proprietary R&D as a competitive working through diverse R&D methods parabolic mirrored collectors advantage , which allows the company to reduce electricity generation costs concentrate the sun's rays onto an to keep its leadership position in the making prices more competitive. absorbing tube, the focal point, solar thermal energy sector.through which heat transfer fluid (HTF) circulates. The temperature of the HTF reaches approximately 400° Celsius. Afterwards, the heat is extracted from the fluid and is transformed into electricity using a Rankine cycle, similar to that of a thermal plant.
Additionally, these types of plants can be integrated with a thermal storage system, that allows the continuous functioning of the power system, guaranteeing production during periods where there is a lack of solar radiation or after the sun goes down, making the energy production dispatchable.
Abengoa develops and constructs Relying on thermal energy for power is developed as it is an important source generation plants, as well as sells production facilitates the addition of of employment and industrial and electrical energy, using innovative solar competitive storage systems to Solar technological development at the local technologies. In a global market with Thermal Electricity (STE) power plants. level.high growth expectations, where more This characteristic of being and more countries are putting dispatchable, is a unique competitive STE trough technology is a commercially importance on guaranteeing energy advantage compared to other types of mature and viable technology, with an independence and reducing emissions, renewable energies. operational history that spans more Abengoa offers more efficient than 20 years and great potential for technologies than its competitors, with Dispatchability allows STE plants to future cost reduction.the objective of reducing the cost of adapt their production to peak energy solar energy and being cost competitive demands or to each client's needs. This with fossil fuels in 2020, including the technology reduces the dependence on cost of CO . Abengoa uses solar energy fossil fuels in the energy mix of 2
countries where it is used, making a technologies to fight against climate high penetration of renewables change and to ensure sustainable possible in the mix. development, supporting the
international objectives to reduce the Additionally, STE produces a significant environmental impact in the countries economic impact in the regions where it where it operates.
Solana in Arizona, USA
Abengoa bases its competitive construction, concluding in the and benefits. Abengoa also offers advantage in the solar energy sector operation and maintenance of the turn-key projects for third parties, as on a vertical integration business projects that it develops. well as the sales of separate model. Abengoa participates in the components.value chain from the initial phase, the This model makes Abengoa the only promotion and financing of the company able to offer the best projects, through the main nucleus of solutions for each clients needs, with the project, the engineering and highly competitive deadlines, budgets
A sustainable and real solution
STE Parabolic trough TechnologyHigh efficiency solar energy
Abengoa’s answer
ABENGOA
Ain Beni Mathar20 MW
integrated in470 MW hybridsolar-gas plant
Morocco
Mojave280 MW
California. USA
Main references
Hassi R'Mel20 MW
integrated in150 MW hybridsolar-gas plant
Algeria
Solana280 MW +6 h ofthermal storage
Arizona. USA
Agua Prieta14 MW
integrated in 470 MW hybrid solar-gas plant
Sonora. Mexico (*)
Innovative technology solutions for sustainability Capacities and main references
Solúcar. 50 MW (x3). Seville. SpainÉcija. 50 MW (x2). Seville. SpainEl Carpio. 50 MW (x2). Córdoba. SpainCastilla La Mancha. 50 MW (x2). Ciudad Real. SpainExtremadura. 50 MW (x4). Cáceres. Spain
Kaxu Solar One. 100 MW+3 h of thermal storage. South AfricaXina Solar One. 100 MW+5 h of thermal storage. South Africa (*)
(*)Under construction
IITB Solar field1 MWHaryana. India
Integration
Engineering Construction O&MFinancing
Risk management
Development Manufacturing& Procurement
Pioneers in the construction of STE plants with more than 2,000 MW in operation and 500 MW under construction
Shams 1100 MWAbu Dhabi. UAE
The STE parabolic trough plants are This is a technology with ample While the parabolic trough technology based on capturing solar energy to later development. Abengoa, a strong, is already a mature and efficient turn into electricity using a thermal innovative company, relies on technology, Abengoa continues dynamic cycle. To do this, a field of proprietary R&D as a competitive working through diverse R&D methods parabolic mirrored collectors advantage , which allows the company to reduce electricity generation costs concentrate the sun's rays onto an to keep its leadership position in the making prices more competitive. absorbing tube, the focal point, solar thermal energy sector.through which heat transfer fluid (HTF) circulates. The temperature of the HTF reaches approximately 400° Celsius. Afterwards, the heat is extracted from the fluid and is transformed into electricity using a Rankine cycle, similar to that of a thermal plant.
Additionally, these types of plants can be integrated with a thermal storage system, that allows the continuous functioning of the power system, guaranteeing production during periods where there is a lack of solar radiation or after the sun goes down, making the energy production dispatchable.
Abengoa develops and constructs Relying on thermal energy for power is developed as it is an important source generation plants, as well as sells production facilitates the addition of of employment and industrial and electrical energy, using innovative solar competitive storage systems to Solar technological development at the local technologies. In a global market with Thermal Electricity (STE) power plants. level.high growth expectations, where more This characteristic of being and more countries are putting dispatchable, is a unique competitive STE trough technology is a commercially importance on guaranteeing energy advantage compared to other types of mature and viable technology, with an independence and reducing emissions, renewable energies. operational history that spans more Abengoa offers more efficient than 20 years and great potential for technologies than its competitors, with Dispatchability allows STE plants to future cost reduction.the objective of reducing the cost of adapt their production to peak energy solar energy and being cost competitive demands or to each client's needs. This with fossil fuels in 2020, including the technology reduces the dependence on cost of CO . Abengoa uses solar energy fossil fuels in the energy mix of 2
countries where it is used, making a technologies to fight against climate high penetration of renewables change and to ensure sustainable possible in the mix. development, supporting the
international objectives to reduce the Additionally, STE produces a significant environmental impact in the countries economic impact in the regions where it where it operates.
Solana in Arizona, USA