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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.

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.

Where are CSP plants located?

These CSP plants are generally located in deserts with enormous land areas and high direct solar radiation intensity . The thermal stability of molten salts at high temperatures (usually > 500 °C) makes them good HTFs.

Which CSP technology is appropriate for a high direct normal irradiation (DNI)?

It has been determined that CSP-based technology is appropriate for areas with a high Direct Normal Irradiation (DNI). There are four most common CSP technologies available in the markets. First, parabolic trough systems which consist of parallel rows of curved high-reflectance mirrors. Sometimes it can extend to more than 100 m long.