This paper presents a review of thermal energy storage system design methodologies and
the factors to be considered at different hierarchical levels for concentrating solar power …

This study aims to assess the technical, economic, and environmental aspects of parabolic
trough and solar tower power plants under the climatic conditions of south-central regions of …

We examine the changes to the electric power system required to incorporate high
penetration of variable wind and solar electricity generation in a transmission constrained …

Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and electric vehicles (EVs) have high potential for
reducing fuel consumption and emissions, and for providing a way to utilize renewable …

The direct irradiance received on a plane normal to the sun, called direct normal irradiance
(DNI), is of particular relevance to concentrated solar technologies, including concentrating …

This paper examines the value of concentrating solar power (CSP) and thermal energy
storage (TES) in a number of regions in the southwestern United States. Our analysis shows …

Renewable energy has experienced a significant growth on its rate of deployment as a
clean and competitive alternative for conventional power sources. The reduction on the …

Solar energy is a source, which can be exploited in two main ways to generate power: direct
conversion into electric energy using photovoltaic panels and by means of a thermodynamic …

This paper examines the economic performance and rationale of concentrating solar power
(CSP) with and without thermal energy storage (TES). We demonstrate that TES can …

Falling cost of solar photovoltaic (PV) generated electricity has led to a rapid increase in the
deployment of PV and projections that PV could play a significant role in the future US …