Progress in research and technological advancements of commercial concentrated solar thermal power plants

MI Khan, F Asfand, SG Al-Ghamdi - Solar Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
A global transition towards more sustainable production and consumption systems is
underway. This transition process is particularly visible in energy systems, where modern …

[HTML][HTML] Optimization of geothermal-and solar-driven clean electricity and hydrogen production multi-generation systems to address the energy nexus

E Assareh, M Delpisheh, E Farhadi, W Peng… - Energy Nexus, 2022 - Elsevier
Given the limited sources of fossil fuels, mankind should find new ways to meet its energy
demands. In this regard, geothermal and solar energy are acknowledged as reliable, safe …

A comprehensive review on solid particle receivers of concentrated solar power

K Jiang, X Du, Y Kong, C Xu, X Ju - Renewable and Sustainable Energy …, 2019 - Elsevier
The receiver is a key component of a concentrated solar thermal power generation system.
At present, molten salt is typically used for both heat absorption and as a thermal energy …

Multi-criteria decision making for different concentrated solar thermal power technologies

H Rezk, IZ Mukhametzyanov, MA Abdelkareem… - Sustainable Energy …, 2022 - Elsevier
Solar thermal power technologies are promising renewable energy sources that could
replace the conventional fossil fuel power plants. Parabolic trough collector (PTC), linear …

Hybrid concentrated solar power (CSP)-desalination systems: A review

K Mohammadi, M Saghafifar, K Ellingwood, K Powell - Desalination, 2019 - Elsevier
Desalination market is experiencing continuous growth due to severe water scarcity in many
parts of the globe. Because of the geographical coincidence of serious water scarcity and …

Assessment of concentrated solar power generation potential in China based on Geographic Information System (GIS)

F Chen, Q Yang, N Zheng, Y Wang, J Huang, L Xing… - Applied Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
Concentrated solar power (CSP) technology can not only match peak demand in power
systems but also play an important role in the carbon neutrality pathway worldwide. Actions …

[HTML][HTML] Research advancement and potential prospects of thermal energy storage in concentrated solar power application

M Mubarrat, MM Mashfy, T Farhan… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Researchers and power plant engineers have all taken an interest in Concentrating Solar
Power (CSP) of its capacity to generate large amounts of energy while overcoming the …

Optimal site selection for parabolic trough concentrating solar power plant using extended PROMETHEE method: A case in China

Y Wu, B Zhang, C Wu, T Zhang, F Liu - Renewable Energy, 2019 - Elsevier
Abstract The Parabolic Trough Concentrating Solar Power Plant (PT-CSPP) is one of the
most promising technologies for electricity generation to tackle the sharp growth in energy …

Current energy mix and techno-economic analysis of concentrating solar power (CSP) technologies in Malaysia

MT Islam, N Huda, R Saidur - Renewable Energy, 2019 - Elsevier
This study performs a techno-economic analysis of concentrating solar power (CSP)
technologies for Malaysia. The solar resource assessment was done by analyzing various …

Impact of cooling tower technology on performance and cost-effectiveness of CSP plants

S El Marazgioui, A El Fadar - Energy Conversion and Management, 2022 - Elsevier
Cooling towers are indispensable components for heat rejection in concentrated solar
power (CSP) plants. However, the overall performance of CSP plants relies heavily on the …