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Power cycles integration in concentrated solar power plants with energy storage based on calcium looping [PDF]

open access: yesEnergy Conversion and Management, 2017
Efficient, low-cost and environmentally friendly storage of thermal energy stands as a main challenge for large scale deployment of solar energy. This work explores the integration into concentrated solar power plants of the calcium looping process based
Alovisio, A.   +4 more
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Concentrated solar power (CSP) innovation analysis in South Africa

open access: yesSouth African Journal of Industrial Engineering, 2017
South Africa aims to generate 42 per cent of its electricity from renewable energy technology sources by 2030. Concentrating solar power (CSP) is one of the major renewable energy technologies that have been prioritised by South Africa, given the ...
Craig, Toyosi Onalapo   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Preliminary Study on the Application of Concentrated Solar Power in Metallurgy of Titanium

open access: yesChemEngineering, 2019
The applicability of concentrated solar power for metallurgy of titanium is discussed based on preliminary experimental works performed at Plataforma Solar de Almeria Spain, using solar furnace SF40 under protective argon atmosphere.
Jaroslav Kováčik   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Next Generation of Concentrated Solar Power Technologies

open access: yesProceedings, 2019
This paper presents the results from the workshop organized by the NEXTOWER project aimed at creating a cluster and exchange forum for projects and research activities in the area of Concentrated Solar Power. Synergies and experiences were shared, common
Tatiana Loureiro   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

10 MW Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant operated by 100% solar energy: Sizing and techno-economic optimization

open access: yesAlexandria Engineering Journal, 2020
Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) technologies are now fast advancing and competitive. The improved performance (technical and economic) of solar thermal storage systems (STES) is a major contributor besides other breakthroughs in design of main components.
Mohamed Ali Abaza   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Hydrogen at the rooftop: Compact CPV-hydrogen system to convert sunlight to hydrogen [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Despite being highest potential energy source, solar intermittency and low power density make it difficult for solar energy to compete with the conventional power plants. Highly efficient concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) system provides best technology to
Burhan, Muhammad   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Concentrated Solar Power: Components and materials

open access: yesEPJ Web of Conferences, 2017
CSP technologies are well developed and offer many advantages compared to other renewable energy options. They can also be very effective in many locations with high solar radiation around the world.
Kribus A.
doaj   +1 more source

Lightweight Carbon Fiber Mirrors for Solar Concentrator Applications [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Lightweight parabolic mirrors for solar concentrators have been fabricated using carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) and a nanometer scale optical surface smoothing technique.
Atwater, Harry A.   +9 more
core   +2 more sources

Potential of Renewable Energy Resources with an Emphasis on Solar Power in Iraq: An Outlook

open access: yesResources, 2019
This study presents an outlook on the renewable energies in Iraq, and the potential for deploying concentrated solar power technologies to support power generation in Iraq. Solar energy has not been sufficiently utilized at present in Iraq. However, this
Hussain H. Al-Kayiem   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

Wind and Solar Energy Generation Potential Features in the Extreme Northern Amazon Using Reanalysis Data

open access: yesEnergies, 2023
This article examines the potential for wind and solar energy generation in the state of Amapá, Brazil, using ERA5 data from between 1991 and 2020.
Jean Souza dos Reis   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

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