Concentrating Solar Power Technology

• Author : Keith Lovegrove,Wes Stein
• Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
• Release : 26 November 2020

This second edition of Concentrating Solar Power Technology edited by Keith Lovegrove and Wes Stein presents a fully updated comprehensive review of the latest technologies and knowledge, from the fundamental science to systems design, development, and applications. Part one introduces the fundamental principles of CSP systems, including site selection and feasibility analysis, alongside socio-economic and environmental assessments. Part two focuses on technologies including linear Fresnel reflector technology, parabolic-trough, central tower, and parabolic dish CSP systems, and concentrating photovoltaic systems. Thermal

• Author : Manuel Blanco,Lourdes Ramirez Santigosa
• Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
• Release : 10 November 2016

After decades of research and development, concentrating solar thermal (CST) power plants (also known as concentrating solar power (CSP) and as Solar Thermal Electricity or STE systems) are now starting to be widely commercialized. Indeed, the IEA predicts that by 2050, with sufficient support over ten percent of global electricity could be produced by concentrating solar thermal power plants. However, CSP plants are just but one of the many possible applications of CST systems. Advances in Concentrating Solar Thermal Research and

• Author : Natalia Kulichenko,Jens Wirth
• Publisher : World Bank Publications
• Release : 18 July 2012

Concentrating solar thermal technologies have a clear potential for scaling up renewable energy at the utility level, thereby diversifying the generation portfolio mix, powering development, and mitigating climate change. The report analyzes current experience in designing and implementing regulatory frameworks supporting the technology

• Author : Raafay Awan
• Publisher : Raafay Awan
• Release : 14 August 2021

A comprehensive analysis of everything related to the four main concentrated solar power technologies; Parabolic Trough Linear Fresnel Solar Tower Dish Stirling Including their history, working, developments over the years, advantages and disadvantages, potential, environmental impacts, cost reduction potential and case studies to determine its viability.

• Author : Pere Mir-Artigues,Pablo del Río,Natàlia Caldés
• Publisher : Springer
• Release : 31 May 2019

This book provides an up-to-date analysis of state-of-the-art concentrating solar power (CSP) generation. It focuses on the economic analysis of CSP generation technologies as well as the policies that have been and are being used around the globe to support it. The book describes the industrial sectors whose products make up the solar field, including the traditional manufacturers of turbines and generators.The authors provide the main theoretical tools needed to comprehend the costs of CSP technologies compared to other

• Author : Anonim
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release : 07 June 2023

Recoge: 1. Demonstration plants - 2. Systems, components and storage - 3. Solar hybrid plants - 4. Solar chemistry - 5. Research infrastructure.

• Author : International Energy Agency. Renewable Energy Division,Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release : 07 June 2023

The emerging technology known as concentrating solar power, or CSP, holds much promise for countries with plenty of sunshine and clear skies. For CSP to claim its share of the coming energy revolution, concerted action is required over the next ten years by scientists, industry, governments, financing institutions and the public. This roadmap is intended to help chart the course to broad development and deployment of CSP.

• Author : Anonim
• Publisher : World Scientific
• Release : 11 August 2022

The three-volume handbook showcases the state of the art in the use of concentrated sunlight to produce electricity, industrial process heat, renewable fuels, including hydrogen and low-carbon synthesis gas, and valuable chemical commodities. The handbook illustrates the value and diversity of applications for concentrating solar power to contribute to the expanding decarbonization of multiple cross-cutting energy sectors.Volume 1: Concentrating Solar Thermal Power, provides an overview of key technologies, principles, and challenges of concentrating solar power (CSP) as well as the

• Author : Haruna Mohammed Muye
• Publisher : Anchor Academic Publishing
• Release : 24 November 2015

In this work a predictive performance simulation of Solar Tower and Parabolic Trough Concentrating Solar Power plants was undertaken for three sites in Northern Nigeria. The simulation was done using Solar Advisor Model (SAM). The three sites - Minna, Kano, and Sokoto - were selected based on their Direct Normal Irradiation (DNI) values and hours of sunshine per day which are comparable to that of the sites where Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plants are operating in Southern Spain. The simulation

• Author : Laltu Chandra,Ambesh Dixit
• Publisher : Springer
• Release : 04 October 2017

The proceedings entitled “Concentrated Solar Thermal Technologies: Recent Trends and Applications” includes the peer-reviewed selected papers those are presented during NCSTET 2016. The sub-topics under concentrated solar thermal technologies and applications included in the book are Solar Field; Receiver and Heat Exchanger; Coating; Thermal Energy Storage; Cooling; Process Heat; and Smart Grid and Policy Research. The domains mentioned cover topics from resource-assessment, collection to conversion of solar energy for applications, like, heating, cooling and electricity. The proceedings also include invited lectures

• Author : Burt J. Alexander,Ted F. Richardson
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release : 07 June 2023

Includes bibliographical references and index.

• Author : Anonim
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release : 07 June 2023

Concentrating solar power (CSP) is an effective way to convert solar energy into electricity with an economic energy-storage capability for grid-scale, dispatchable renewable power generation. However, CSP plants need to reduce costs to be competitive with other power generation methods. Two ways to reduce CSP cost are to increase solar-to-electric efficiency by supporting a high-efficiency power conversion system, and to use low-cost materials in the system. The current nitrate-based molten-salt systems have limited potential for cost reduction and improved power-conversion

• Author : Anonim
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release : 07 June 2023

From towers to dishes to linear mirrors to troughs, concentrating solar power (CSP) technologies reflect and collect solar heat to generate electricity. A single CSP plant can generate enough power for about 90,000 homes. This video explains what CSP is, how it works, and how systems like parabolic troughs produce renewable power. For more information on the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy's CSP research, see the Solar Energy Technology Program's Concentrating Solar Power Web page at http://www1.eere.

• Author : Francisco Manzano-Agugliaro,Aránzazu Fernández-García
• Publisher : MDPI
• Release : 05 February 2020

Environmental problems derived from the massive use of conventional energy resources are one of the main issues that our society has been facing in recent decades. Renewable energies (and particularly solar energy) have become a highly competitive means to meet the world’s increasing energy demands in a sustainable and clean manner. One of the key research challenges for the commercial deployment of several solar energy technologies is focused on the development of feasible and durable coatings that withstand appropriate

• Author : Anonim
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release : 07 June 2023

Energy storage will help enable CSP compete by adding flexibility value to a high-variable-generation (solar plus wind) power system (see Mehos et al. 2016). Compared with PV, CSP systems are more complex to develop, design, construct, and operate, and they require a much larger minimum effective scale--typically at least 50 MW, compared with PV systems that can be as small as a few kilowatts. In recent years, PV's greater modularity and lower LCOE have made it more attractive to many solar project