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How does a solar tower produce Na metal?

Once the proper temperature of the fused anhydrous NaOH (l) is reached, current from the solar tower can be transmitted to the cathode and anode electrodes of the 25 electrolytic cells electrically connected in series, to begin production of Na metal according to Eqs. (2) and (3).

What is a sodium metal production plant?

The scalable, self‐contained sodium (Na) metal production plant uses a solar tower PV device panel array to collect and convert the sun's vast radiant energy emission produced by hydrogen fusion, into electric power that is used to recover sodium (Na) metal from sodium hydroxide (NaOH) or from a mixture of NaOH and NaCl by electrolysis.

Where are solar powered electrolytic sodium (Na) metal production plants located?

In Table 2, geographic and climate characteristics are specified for four prospective locations of the scalable, self‐contained solar powered electrolytic sodium (Na) metal production plant including El Paso, Texas; Alice Springs, Australia; Bangkok, Thailand and Mbandaka, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Table 2.

What is a solar powered electrolytic production plant?

The solar powered electrolytic production plant is meant to form an integral part of a hydrogen fuel, sustainable, closed clean energy cycle in conjunction with the novel, hydrogen generation apparatus, enabling Na metal to be produced cost effectively without negative impact to the environment . 2. Sodium metal production plant characteristics

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