Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(15), С. 6566 - 6566
Опубликована: Июль 31, 2024
In
the
current
context
of
energy
transition,
Integrated
Solar
Combined
Cycle
(ISCC)
power
plants
are
an
alternative
that
able
to
reduce
carbon
emissions
from
combined
cycle
(CC)
plants.
addition,
coupling
storage
system
based
on
molten
salts
benefits
hybridization,
allowing
surplus
be
stored
cover
peaks
in
demand.
Because
it
is
a
recent
technology,
determination
optimal
injection
points
for
solar-generated
steam
into
critical
issue.
this
work,
thermodynamic
model
hybrid
natural
gas
and
solar
thermal
CC
plant
has
been
developed
using
Thermoflex
analyze
integration
effects
terms
efficiency
power.
For
all
candidate
positions,
‘power
boosting’
‘fuel
saving’
operation
modes
have
simulated,
considering
conditions
compatible
with
useful
range
salts.
The
results
show
at
high-pressure
line
before
turbine
increases
cycle’s
gross
respect
reference
case,
estimating
reduction
6696
kg/h
mode
increase
14.4
MW
mode.
Hence,
adapting
cycles
hybridization
viable
solution
transition
period
towards
more
sustainable
sources.
Clean Technologies,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
6(1), С. 365 - 378
Опубликована: Март 19, 2024
Solar
energy
is
not
only
the
most
abundant
on
earth
but
it
also
renewable.
The
use
of
this
expanding
very
rapidly
mainly
through
photovoltaic
technology.
However,
electricity
storage
remains
a
bottleneck
in
tackling
solar
resource
variability.
Thus,
thermal
becomes
particular
interest
when
required,
as
much
cheaper
than
storage.
objective
paper
to
make
short
update
CSP
(Concentrated
Power)
market
year
2023.
It
based
CSP-GURU
database,
which
lists
information
power
plants
all
over
world.
Although
database
open,
easy
find
UpToDate
analysis.
An
overview
technology
presented
and
offers
readable
figures
with
important
information.
This
includes
evolution
installed
capacities
worldwide
along
upcoming
projects
(under
construction)
technological
trends.
operating
temperatures
discussed.
Investment
costs
levelized
cost
are
provided
obtain
reliable
data
for
comparison
other
technologies.
Specific
land
requirements
highlighted,
overall
efficiency.
Relevant
examples
discussed
paper.
Eventually,
outlines
landscape
useful
scientific
educational
purposes.
Electricity,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
6(1), С. 5 - 5
Опубликована: Фев. 11, 2025
This
study
explores
the
potential
for
PV
solar
power
and
battery
storage
to
reduce
energy
costs
in
a
typical
Malian
single-family
household,
highlighting
significant
cost
savings
improved
reliability.
The
high
irradiance
throughout
year
makes
viable
household
needs.
However,
most
electricity
is
consumed
at
night
due
air
conditioning,
with
an
annual
consumption
of
12,504
kWh.
Cost
models
plants
systems,
including
installation,
were
developed.
parameters
reviewed
using
latest
literature,
distinguishing
between
current
future
trends,
referred
as
Case
I
II,
respectively.
Additionally,
feed-in
tariff
$0.00
$0.04
per
injected
kWh
into
AC
mains
was
considered.
return
USD
on
investment
considered
economic
parameters.
A
small
plant
peak
up
3
kW
can
achieve
ROI
70%
100%.
Due
reduced
prospects,
this
could
increase
90%
130%.
such
only
reach
maximum
self-sufficiency
about
40%,
during
nights.
4
one-third
57%
82%,
costing
approximately
$1330
$1760.
When
storage,
95%
has
been
targeted.
With
varies
from
22.5%
32.0%
$9590
$13,139.
