Review of application of AI techniques to Solar Tower Systems
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly playing a significant role in the design and
optimization of renewable energy systems. Many AI approaches and technologies are …
optimization of renewable energy systems. Many AI approaches and technologies are …
[HTML][HTML] Dust impact on concentrated solar power: A review
Many sites with high solar radiation face high dust loads that reduce energy generation by
concentrated solar power plants. This review presents the attenuative impacts of …
concentrated solar power plants. This review presents the attenuative impacts of …
Techno-economic assessment of soiling losses in CSP and PV solar power plants: A case study for the semi-arid climate of Morocco
Many sites suitable for photovoltaic (PV), concentrated solar power (CSP) or hybrid CSP/PV
plants are located in the desert or arid and semi-arid areas, where they can suffer from …
plants are located in the desert or arid and semi-arid areas, where they can suffer from …
[HTML][HTML] Experimental soiling assessment, characterization and modelling of a highly-compact heliostat field in an urban environment
The soiling effect is presently assessed on heliostats of the very-high concentration solar
tower facility located in Móstoles on the outskirts of Madrid, Spain, covering the lack of …
tower facility located in Móstoles on the outskirts of Madrid, Spain, covering the lack of …
Developing a cleaning strategy for hybrid solar plants PV/CSP: Case study for semi-arid climate
Nowadays, hybrid solar plant with Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) and Photovoltaic
systems (PV) is the optimal installation for solar energy conversion. However, a cleaning …
systems (PV) is the optimal installation for solar energy conversion. However, a cleaning …
Roadmap to advance heliostat technologies for concentrating solar-thermal power
Heliostat-based concentrating solar-thermal power (CSP) systems can offer immense
potential to provide low-cost, dispatchable renewable thermal and electrical energy to help …
potential to provide low-cost, dispatchable renewable thermal and electrical energy to help …
Economically feasible solutions in concentrating solar power technology specifically for heliostats–A review
The alarming issue of climate change and the necessity to increase the renewable energy
stake has become the driving force for cost reduction measures taken in various renewable …
stake has become the driving force for cost reduction measures taken in various renewable …
Model-predictive control for dispatch planning of concentrating solar power plants under real-time spot electricity prices
The aim at dispatch scheduling for concentrating solar power plants is to utilize thermal
storage to maximize profit from electricity generation. The dispatching plan, however, must …
storage to maximize profit from electricity generation. The dispatching plan, however, must …
[HTML][HTML] The impact of condensation on solar collector soiling: An experimental study
The accumulation of dust particles on solar collectors can gradually degrade optical
performance in solar systems—a phenomenon known as soiling. Additionally, the formation …
performance in solar systems—a phenomenon known as soiling. Additionally, the formation …
Solar flux measuring and optical efficiency forecasting of the linear Fresnel reflector concentrator after dust accumulation
X Zhao, S Yan, N Zhang, N Zhao, H Gao - Journal of Thermal Science, 2022 - Springer
The linear Fresnel reflector concentrator (LFRC) is widely used in the field of solar energy
utilization due to its simple structure, low cost, and excellent wind resistance. Nevertheless …
utilization due to its simple structure, low cost, and excellent wind resistance. Nevertheless …