Patent ID: 8272216
Filing Date: 2012-09-25
Classification: C01B,C01C,F01K,F03G,Y02E,Y02P

Abstract:
1. A method for converting solar thermal energy obtained in a first region into motive power energy used in a second region, the second region having a solar-radiation amount smaller than that of the first region, the method comprising: (1) synthesizing ammonia from air and water by using, as an energy source, only the solar thermal energy acquired in the first region; (2) transferring the ammonia from the first region to the second region; and (3) burning the ammonia in the second region such that nitrogen and water are produced, thereby obtaining motive power energy; wherein the step of synthesizing the ammonia further includes: in the transfer step, the ammonia is used as a fuel for an internal combustion engine to obtain at least part of electric power and/or motive power necessary for performing the transfer.