Our Technology

Ausra’s core technology, the Compact Linear Fresnel Reflector (CLFR) solar collector and steam generation system, uses modular flat reflectors to focus the sun's heat onto elevated receivers, which consist of a system of tubes through which water flows. The concentrated sunlight boils the water in the tubes, generating high-pressure steam for direct use in power generation and industrial steam applications without the need for costly heat exchangers.

Unlike photovoltaic energy resources that immediately shut down during periods of transient cloud coverage, Ausra’s solar steam generators retain heat, allowing for a more seamless integration with the electric grid. For standalone power plants, Ausra can also include a natural gas boiler back-up design. These solar-natural gas hybrid plants can provide firm capacity for customers — around the clock

Compact Linear Fresnel Reflector: Simple. Compact. Durable. Reliable.