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How is solar energy used for solar thermal power generation?
The basic mechanism of conversion and utilization of solar energy for solar thermal power generation is available in the literature elsewhere. The main differences are found to be in the solar energy collection devices, working fluids, solar thermal energy storage and heat-exchanger, and suitable solar thermal power cycles.
What is solar thermal power generation?
Harnessing solar energy for electric power generation is one of the growing technologies which provide a sustainable solution to the severe environmental issues such as climate change, global warming, and pollution. This chapter deals with the solar thermal power generation based on the line and point focussing solar concentrators.
Are solar thermal power plants the future of energy?
With approximately six gigawatts of installed capacity worldwide in 2020, solar thermal power plants are still at the beginning of their market introduction, comparable to photovol-taics 15 years ago or wind energy 25 years ago.
Why are solar thermal power plants important?
Since solar thermal power plants can feed their electricity into the power grid even after sunset, they are of particular value for an energy system based on renewable energy sources. Solar thermal power plants are of strategic importance in sunny countries to be able to phase out coal and gas power plants in the future.
What is solar thermal energy (STE)?
The first three units of Solnova in the foreground, with the two towers of the PS10 and PS20 solar power stations in the background. Solar thermal energy (STE) is a form of energy and a technology for harnessing solar energy to generate thermal energy for use in industry, and in the residential and commercial sectors.
Which thermodynamic cycle is used for solar thermal power generation?
Rankine, Brayton, and Stirling cycle are commonly used thermodynamic cycles for solar thermal power generation. The integration of thermal energy storage and hybridization of solar thermal energy systems with conventional power generation systems improves the performance and dispatchability of the solar thermal systems.
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