Abstract
Concentrating solar power appears to be the method of choice for large capacity, utility-scale electric generation in the near term. In particular, distributed trough systems represent a reasonably mature approach, and the power tower configuration is also a viable candidate. Both of these technologies have the possibility of energy storage and auxiliary heat production during sunlight unavailability. Other systems examined in this chapter include dish-Stirling engines, solar chimneys and solar ponds. Economics inevitably drives the choice of technology.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Title of host publication | Handbook of Renewable Energy Technology |
| Publisher | World Scientific Publishing Co. |
| Pages | 205-224 |
| Number of pages | 20 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9789814289078 |
| ISBN (Print) | 981428906X, 9789814289061 |
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| State | Published - Jan 1 2011 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Energy
- General Engineering