GA-GOA hybrid algorithm and comparative study of different metaheuristic population-based algorithms for solar tower heliostat field design
A comparative analysis has been carried out between eight metaheuristic algorithms,
namely; genetic algorithm (GA), differential evolution (DE), particle swarm optimization …
namely; genetic algorithm (GA), differential evolution (DE), particle swarm optimization …
Enhancing direct Normal solar Irradiation forecasting for heliostat field applications through a novel hybrid model
This study addresses the critical need for precise Direct Normal Irradiation forecasting in
concentrating solar power systems to enhance performance and manage power generation …
concentrating solar power systems to enhance performance and manage power generation …
Generative heliostat field layout optimization and application based on an improved Harris Hawk Optimization algorithm
XY Yang, B Gao, T Huang, K Mao - Solar Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
This study proposes a pattern-free layout method for continuous generation and optimization
of heliostat positions based on optical efficiency. Using annual weighted cosine efficiency as …
of heliostat positions based on optical efficiency. Using annual weighted cosine efficiency as …
High-Resolution Mapping of Concentrated Solar Power Site Suitability in Ghardaïa, Algeria: A GIS-Based Fuzzy Logic and Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis
Algeria primarily relies on fossil fuels to meet its growing electricity demand, significantly
contributing to climate change and the depletion of non-renewable resources. In response …
contributing to climate change and the depletion of non-renewable resources. In response …
Global Methods for Calculating Shading and Blocking Efficiency in Central Receiver Systems
This paper presents three new methods for calculating the shading and blocking efficiency
in Central Receiver Systems (CRSs). All of them are characterized by the calculation of …
in Central Receiver Systems (CRSs). All of them are characterized by the calculation of …
Optical Efficiency Optimization Algorithm for Heliostat Field in Solar Power Tower
The optical efficiency of a heliostat cluster plays a pivotal role in determining the operational
effectiveness of a concentrating solar power system. This study explicates the fundamental …
effectiveness of a concentrating solar power system. This study explicates the fundamental …
MODEL CHARACTERIZATION OF BLOCKING AND SHADING LOSSES IN A NOVEL TWO-STAGE HELIOSTAT
T Glisczinski - 2024 - minds.wisconsin.edu
In 2011 the United States Department of Energy launched the SunShot initiative with the
goal of maturing concentrating solar power technologies and reducing the levelized cost of …
goal of maturing concentrating solar power technologies and reducing the levelized cost of …