The Long-Term Market Potential of Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) Systems

Book · Tue Oct 30 04:00:00 EDT 2012

OSTI ID:1081419

Smith, Steven J.

This chapter will examine the conditions under which thermal CSP systems might play a large role in the global energy system. CSP technologies, such as troughs or power towers, have a large advantage over other solar technologies in that they offer the potential for firm power delivery, mitigating intermittency issues. These systems require relatively cloud-free conditions to operate, which limits their geographic applicability.

• Research Organization: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (US)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• DOE Contract Number: AC05-76RL01830
• OSTI ID: 1081419
• Report Number(s): PNNL-SA-71229; EB5701000
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English