Status Quo and Gap Analysis of Heliostat Field Deployment Processes for Concentrating Solar Tower Plants

Sment, Jeremy; Zolan, Alexander

doi:10.1115/1.4065430

Title: Status Quo and Gap Analysis of Heliostat Field Deployment Processes for Concentrating Solar Tower Plants

Journal Article · 23 May 2024 · Journal of Solar Energy Engineering

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4065430 · OSTI ID:2373094

Sment, Jeremy ^[1]; Zolan, Alexander ^[2]

Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)

In this study, deployment of the solar field of a concentrating solar power plant is one of many factors that are integral to the success of a project. Knowledge transfer from outside the industry is limited due to the unique nature of heliostats, which redirect sunlight to a receiver with high precision while maintaining a high level of reflectivity. Moreover, learning from project to project can be limited due to the site-specific nature of projects, as the market includes several developers, each with their own unique design. In this paper, we discuss the state of the art in heliostat field deployment. We cover all the key aspects of deployment from project assessment to a fully functioning system, which include site selection, layout development, supply chain, assembly, site preparation and construction, calibration, and operations and maintenance. We then perform a gap analysis on field deployment and recommend priorities for future research.

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Research Organization:: National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States); Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Renewable Power Office. Solar Energy Technologies Office; USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)

Grant/Contract Number:: AC36-08GO28308; NA0003525

OSTI ID:: 2373094

Report Number(s):: NREL/JA--5700-87130; MainId:87905; UUID:f7d5e840-30fc-4d95-8237-125ff2b8b1a2; MainAdminId:71076

Journal Information:: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering, Journal Name: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 146; ISSN 0199-6231

Publisher:: ASMECopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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