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) |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Handbook Of Renewable Energy Technology & Systems |
| Publisher | World Scientific Publishing Co. |
| Pages | 157-179 |
| Number of pages | 23 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781786349033 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781786349026 |
| State | Published - Aug 13 2021 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Concentrating solar power
- Dish-Stirling
- Parabolic trough
- Solar chimney
- Thermal energy storage
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Engineering