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What is concentrated solar power (CSP) & thermal energy storage (TES)?

Concentrated solar power (CSP) is a promising technology to generate electricity from solar energy. Thermal energy storage (TES) is a crucial element in CSP plants for storing surplus heat from the solar field and utilizing it when needed.

Is hybrid CSP a good solar energy configuration?

If the energy demand is high in comparison to the available energy storage and primary resources, Ayadi et al. evaluated the hybrid CSP technology as a solar energy configuration that satisfies predictability and dispatchability requirements.

Can a hybrid PV-CSP system be used as an energy source?

J.A. Aguilar-Jiménez et al. performed a Techno-Economic analysis on a hybrid PV-CSP system for usage as an energy source in isolated microgrids. According to the findings, the LCOE for the PV-CSP hybrid system is just 2% higher than the LCOE for the PV-Battery system.

What are the technological and economic problems faced by solar power plants?

Several technological and economic problems must be overcome by concentrated solar power plants, thermofluids and heat transfer fluids, and thermal energy storage systems. Economic problems include high capital costs, pricing unpredictability, finance, lack of scale, material prices, availability, and operational expenses.