The present paper presents a very simple energy yield model fitted using the annual DNI and the latitude as main inputs, considering a solar tower CSP plant, with 100 MW of net energy output and 6 hours of thermal storage. Furthermore, a mask of suitable areas for CSP power tower installations in Chile is also shown. The mapping of...
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March 24, 2021 (v1)PublicationUploaded on: March 25, 2023
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March 23, 2021 (v1)Publication
A detailed knowledge of the solar resource is a critical point to perform an economic feasibility analysis of Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) plants. This knowledge must include its magnitude (how much solar energy is available at an area of interest over a long time period), and its variability over time. In particular, DNI...
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March 23, 2021 (v1)Publication
Typical Solar Years (TSYs) are key parameters for the solar energy industry. In particular, TSYs are mainly used for the design and bankability analysis of solar projects. In essence, a TSY intends to describe the expected longterm behavior of the solar resource (direct and/or global irradiance) into a condensed period of one year at the...
Uploaded on: March 25, 2023