Optimal site selection for solar power plants using multi-criteria evaluation: A case study from the Ayranci region in Karaman, Turkey
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DOI: 10.1007/s10098-017-1405-2
Abstract: Currently, coal, oil and natural gas are mainly used for energy in most countries. These sources, called fossil fuels, are not renewable. Fossil fuels are limited, and their reserves are steadily decreasing. This situation causes… read more here.
Keywords: multi criteria; power plants; power; criteria evaluation ... See more keywords
Automatic test case generation for validating the dynamic behaviors of the complete solar power monitoring system
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DOI: 10.1007/s11042-017-5599-4
Abstract: Recently, a photovoltaic energy integrated monitoring system may happen a serious problem with a little error. After constructing the complete solar power monitoring system, this is, a kind of safety-critical system, it should consider how… read more here.
Keywords: power monitoring; monitoring system; system; test ... See more keywords
A comprehensive review on space solar power satellite: an idiosyncratic approach
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-19560-w
Abstract: Space solar power satellite (SSPS) is a prodigious energy system that collects and converts solar power to electric power in space, and then transmits the electric power to Earth wirelessly. The main principle of this… read more here.
Keywords: system; power satellite; power; solar power ... See more keywords
Features of space solar power station control system
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2018.04.001
Abstract: Abstract The article is devoted to the creation of a control system for the orbital segment of a space solar power station and the main principles of its creation. The simulation of the functioning of… read more here.
Keywords: solar power; space solar; power station;
CASSIOPeiA – A new paradigm for space solar power
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2019.03.063
Abstract: Abstract Recent debate (Clack v. Jacobson, 2017) argues the feasibility of 100% terrestrial renewables (wind, water, solar) by 2050, on the premise of restricting world consumption to 2012 levels (∼12 TW-years). Given the expected population rise… read more here.
Keywords: power; ssp; space solar; energy ... See more keywords
Heliostat field cleaning scheduling for Solar Power Tower plants: A heuristic approach
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2018.11.004
Abstract: Abstract Soiling of heliostat surfaces due to local climate has a direct impact on their optical efficiency and therefore a direct impact on the productivity of the Solar Power Tower plant. Cleaning techniques applied are… read more here.
Keywords: solar power; heliostat field; power tower; field cleaning ... See more keywords
Steam generation system operation optimization in parabolic trough concentrating solar power plants under cloudy conditions
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2020.114790
Abstract: Abstract Parabolic trough concentrating solar power with indirect thermal energy storage, as a promising application of solar energy, has been widely used in concentrating solar power plants. The exergy efficiency of thermal energy storage system… read more here.
Keywords: trough concentrating; power; concentrating solar; parabolic trough ... See more keywords
A method to account for transient performance requirements in the design of steam generators for concentrated solar power applications
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2020.114931
Abstract: Abstract Concentrating solar power plants are strongly characterized by recurring start-up and shut-down procedures. This imposes new challenges for conventional components such as the steam generator systems, as frequent load variations might lead to high… read more here.
Keywords: solar power; steam generator; performance; power ... See more keywords
Coupled optical and thermal performance of a fin-like molten salt receiver for the next-generation solar power tower
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2020.115079
Abstract: Abstract The receiver temperature for the next-generation concentrated solar power will be increased from about 560 °C to more than 700 °C, which increases heat losses and decreases receiver efficiency. To meet the challenge, coupled optical and… read more here.
Keywords: like receiver; fin like; receiver; next generation ... See more keywords
Dynamic simulation of a Fresnel solar power plant prototype with thermocline thermal energy storage
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DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2018.02.083
Abstract: Abstract Concentrated solar energy associated with thermal storage is gaining consideration among renewable energy sources since it provides efficient and low-cost solutions along with dispatchability. However, solar energy is intrinsically variable. In this context, a… read more here.
Keywords: storage; power plant; energy; solar power ... See more keywords
Wireless sensing for a solar power system
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DOI: 10.1016/j.dcan.2018.11.002
Abstract: Abstract Wireless sensing is an excellent approach for remotely operated solar power system. Not only being able to get the sensor data, such as voltage, current, and temperature, the system can also have a proper… read more here.
Keywords: sensing solar; system; wireless sensing; power system ... See more keywords