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International Journal of Renewable Energy Development, 2016 A prior study on the performance of high-efficient models for a heliostat field and solar receiver at various candidate locations (e.g., certain regions in the south of Turkey) helped determine suitable locations for installing solar tower power plant ...
Raad Kadhim Al-Dualimi +1 more
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Field-design optimization with triangular heliostat pods [PDF]
, 2016 In this paper the optimization of a heliostat field with triangular heliostat pods is addressed. The use of structures which allow the combination of several heliostats into a common pod system aims to reduce the high costs associated with the heliostat
Fernández-Cara, Enrique +19 more
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Heliostat Layout Optimization for Load-Following Solar Tower Plants
, 2021 An optimization procedure to design the heliostat layout in Solar Tower plants is introduced in the present paper. Whilst typically the mirror layout generation aims to maximize the annual power production, the model presented in this work determines the
Ghirardi, Elisa +3 more
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Optimizing the Heliostat Field Layout by Applying Stochastic Population-Based Algorithms
Informatica, 2018 The heliostat field of Solar Central Receiver Systems takes up to 50% of the initial investment and can cause up to 40% of energetic loss in operation. Hence, it must be carefully optimized. Design procedures usually rely on particular heliostat distribution models.
Calvo Cruz, Nicolás +4 more
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Design of Modular High Temperature Sodium Solar Collection Subsystems
SolarPACES Conference ProceedingsOptimised designs of 11.7MWth solar collection subsystem modules based on high temperature (740°C) sodium central receivers are investigated. Billboard and cavity receivers mounted on steel lattice towers are considered, and radially staggered and ...
Daniel Potter, Yen Chean Soo Too
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International Journal of Energy Research, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.The burgeoning demand for power across the globe and the disastrous effect of climate change that results from power generation through depleting unclean fuel sources have necessitated the use of renewable and clean fuels. Hydrogen is a good alternative but only when produced from low‐carbon energy resources.
Terungwa Anthony Tivfa +5 more
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International Journal of Energy Research, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.This review provides a systematic and technically detailed analysis of hydrogen (H2) production via steam–methane reforming (SMR) and water electrolysis, with particular emphasis on the integration of solar energy to enhance sustainability and reduce carbon intensity.
Hussein Togun +11 more
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AUTOMATED HIGH RESOLUTION MEASUREMENT OF HELIOSTAT SLOPE ERRORS [PDF]
, 2009 A new optical measurement method that simplifies and optimizes the mounting and canting of heliostats and helps to assure their optical quality before commissioning of the solar field was developed.
Belhomme, Boris +4 more
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Parametric Optimization and Performance Analysis of a Central Receiver Solar Power Plant: A Numerical Study for Enhanced Solar Field and Receiver [PDF]
BIO Web of ConferencesIn the context of the energy transition and the search for sustainable solutions, central receiver solar power plants have become a promising technology for generating green electricity.
Bouaiche Khalid +3 more
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Energy Science &Engineering, Volume 13, Issue 12, Page 6527-6571, December 2025.ABSTRACT Solar thermal collector technology is crucial for capturing renewable energy to support sustainable thermal uses. Nonetheless, traditional designs frequently experience optical losses, ineffective thermal storage and variable performance under different levels of sunlight.
R. Iyankumar +7 more
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