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Cologne District
Kreis DürenJülichDLR Solar Tower Jülich
DiscoverPlaces to seeGermanyNorth Rhine-Westphalia
Cologne District
Kreis DürenJülichDLR Solar Tower Jülich
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WARUMICHRADFAHRE
October 21, 2022
Road cycling
Great, worth seeing and interesting research facility on solar power and heat. Definitely go there
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Jürgen 🚲👞😎
August 7, 2022
Cycling
Covering approximately twenty acres, the power plant features 2,153 dual-axis sun-tracking mirrors (heliostats) that align to reflect sunlight toward the top of the 200-foot-tall tower, where the receiver is located. The 22 m² receiver made of porous ceramic elements heats the air flowing through it to up to 700 °C. The radiation of the sun is concentrated up to 1000 times. The heat can be used, for example, to generate steam, which is used to produce electricity via a turbine.
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 130 m
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