“Solar Thermal Role” explores the potential of concentrated solar power (CSP) as a key player in the renewable energy landscape.
It offers a thorough examination of CSP technologies, assessing their technological foundations, current global deployment, and future prospects.
CSP's unique ability to incorporate thermal energy storage for dispatchable power is a major advantage highlighted in the book.
It also investigates the challenges related to cost, land use, and environmental impact, providing context for understanding CSP's place in the broader energy landscape.
The book evaluates various CSP technologies, including parabolic trough, solar power tower, and dish-Stirling systems, and their real-world implementations.
It analyzes existing CSP plants worldwide, assessing their performance, costs, and environmental impacts.
The book emphasizes a data-driven approach, drawing from technical reports, performance data, and economic models to provide a holistic assessment of CSP's potential.
This approach distinguishes it from existing literature by combining engineering analysis, economic evaluation, and policy considerations, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in sustainable energy and renewable energy technologies.
