| abstract |
The method is for using solar power in an efficient manner. A solar concentrator (102) is provided in operative engagement with a storage unit (103, 124). The storage unit (103, 124) has at least one glass rod (132) disposed therein and at least one sheet (126a-126e) enclosing the storage unit (103, 124). The solar concentrator (102) receives solar power as sunrays and conveys the solar power to the glass rod (132) disposed in the storage unit (103, 124). The solar power is in the glass rod (132) is converted to heat to heat to the storage unit (103, 124). Gas (106) flows between the storage unit (103, 124) and the sheets (126a-126e). The storage unit (103, 124) heats the gas (106). The gas (106) flows to a heat exchanger (120) to exchange heat with steam (114). |