Solar thermal central receivers for industrial process heat generation: user views and recommendations for commercialization

Technical Report · Sat Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1981

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6267357· OSTI ID:6267357

Fish, M J

Results of recent meetings with several private industrial groups in which solar thermal central receivers were discussed in depth as a potential for industrial process heat generation are summarized. Topics covering potential economics, technical requirements, and actions to promote commercialization of the technology are presented. These findings are then translated into recommendations for commercialization in private industrial markets. Key points include the need for small scale systems integration projects in addition to the 10 MW/sub e/ plant under construction at Barstow, CA, and the adoption of financial incentives, such as tax credits, for getting the early commercial plants built. Finally, a comparison with an earlier study dealing with commercialization of central receivers in electric utility applications points out strong similarities between the two markets.

• Research Organization: Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76DP00789
• OSTI ID: 6267357
• Report Number(s): SAND81-8235; ON: DE81029611
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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COMMERCIALIZATION
CSP
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DEMONSTRATION PROGRAMS
ECONOMICS
ENERGY
FINANCIAL INCENTIVES
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POWER PLANTS
PROCESS HEAT
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SOLAR PROCESS HEAT
SOLAR RECEIVERS
SOLAR THERMAL POWER PLANTS
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