Among the diverse technologies for producing clean energy through concentrated solar
power, central tower plants are believed to be the most promising in the next years. In these …

This paper reviews central receiver designs for concentrating solar power applications with
high-temperature power cycles. Desired features include low-cost and durable materials that …

Today's power-tower concentrating solar power (CSP) technology exists in large part as a
result of Department of Energy (DOE) and utility industry funding of demonstration systems …

This paper provides a review of current state-of-the-art commercial central receiver systems
and emerging technologies intended to increase the outlet temperature to> 700° C …

The cumulative global capacity of organic Rankine cycle (ORC) power systems for the
conversion of renewable and waste thermal energy is undergoing a rapid growth and is …

The use of central receiver system (CRS) for electricity production promises to be one of the
most viable options to replace fossil fuel power plants. Indeed, research and development …

Deployment of the first generation of grid-connected plants for electricity production, based
on Solar Thermal Power Plants with Central Receiver System technology using large …

The use of solar energy in recent years has reached a remarkable edge. The continuous
research for an alternative power source due to the perceived scarcity of fuel fossils is its …

This paper reviews the hybrid power generation technologies of concentrated solar power
(CSP) and other renewable and non-renewable resources such as biomass, wind …

This paper gives a review on performances of compact heat exchangers (CHEs), including
well-established devices, some relative newcomers to the market and also designs still …