Abstract
This paper addresses the use of Solar Thermal Energy to continuously generate electrical energy with a commercially
available Turbo-Charger driving an Electrical Generator. The system is based on Brayton´s thermodynamic cycle and the
energy is provided by a thermal accumulator. We propose that using air as the working media, the compressor element is
capable of producing sufficient boost to achieve a useful level of efficiency for the cycle at the operating speed range
claimed by the factory. The design or selection of the other important components of the system, such as the electrical
generator, the starting motor, the electrical drive, the rectifying and inverting of the current is discussed. A parametric
analysis that proves the theoretical feasibility of this model is included.