Solar multiple optimization and dispatch analysis of a potential parabolic CSP plant in Kenya

Kariuki, S.; Machinda, G. T.; Chowdhury, S.

doi:10.1109/tdc.2012.6281594

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“…In addition, the electricity consumption often maintains high demand for electricity several hours after sunset [19]. The prolongation of the plant's operating time in low or non-solar times and enhancing its potential and efficiency can be achieved by incorporating TES (thermal energy storage) or FBS (fuel backup system) or the two systems together [29].…”

Section: Thermal Energy Storagementioning

confidence: 99%

Investigation of solar parabolic trough power plants with and without integrated TES (thermal energy storage) and FBS (fuel backup system) using thermic oil and solar salt

Boukelia

Mecibah

Kumar

et al. 2015

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Section: Thermal Energy Storagementioning

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Investigation of solar parabolic trough power plants with and without integrated TES (thermal energy storage) and FBS (fuel backup system) using thermic oil and solar salt

Boukelia

Mecibah

Kumar

et al. 2015

Energy

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“…In order to achieve rated power output during low or non-solar times and to enhance the potential and efficiency, the PTSTPPs have been incorporated with thermal energy storage (TES) and fuel backup system (FBS) [24].…”

Section: Configurations Of Solar Power Plant's Under Studymentioning

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Optimization, selection and feasibility study of solar parabolic trough power plants for Algerian conditions

Boukelia

Mecibah

Kumar

et al. 2015

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“…Researches on optimization of these parameters have been carried out extensively. The levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) is a commonly used target function to do the optimization . Sharma et al analyzed the effect of design DNI, SM, and TES size on the LCOE for STPP at 4 niche locations in India.…”

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“…The levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) is a commonly used target function to do the optimization. 8,[11][12][13][14][15] Sharma et al 12 analyzed the effect of design DNI, SM, and TES size on the LCOE for STPP at 4 niche locations in India. The combination of these parameters to minimize LCOE was obtained.…”

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“…The combination of these parameters to minimize LCOE was obtained. Kariuki et al optimized the SM to reduce the LCOE of STPPs with and without TES in Kenya; the results showed that the TES can lower the LCOE. Montes et al optimized the SM for a solar‐only power plant in Spain, and it was found that the optimal SM for minimum LCOE was 1.16 without TES.…”

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Proposition of a critical design direct normal irradiance for solar thermal power plant

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Summary An appropriate design of solar thermal power plant (STPP) is important before construction. This present study attempted to deal with some fundamental questions in design of STPP. What is the relationship between the optimal design direct normal irradiance (DNI) and weather conditions? What is the optimal solar multiple for a STPP at a specific weather condition? How does the thermal energy storage (TES) affect the electricity output of STPP, and how does dispatch fraction affect the usage of stored thermal energy? To help answer these questions, a general model was built and a critical design DNI was proposed from the perspective of effective use of solar energy. There will be solar energy wasting if the design DNI is below the critical design DNI, while the power block will not be effectively used if the design DNI is above the critical design DNI. This critical design DNI can be used to determine the optimal solar multiple for a given design DNI. The effects of TES size and dispatch fraction on the critical design DNI were also discussed.

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Solar multiple optimization and dispatch analysis of a potential parabolic CSP plant in Kenya

Cited by 8 publications

References 13 publications

Investigation of solar parabolic trough power plants with and without integrated TES (thermal energy storage) and FBS (fuel backup system) using thermic oil and solar salt

Investigation of solar parabolic trough power plants with and without integrated TES (thermal energy storage) and FBS (fuel backup system) using thermic oil and solar salt

Optimization, selection and feasibility study of solar parabolic trough power plants for Algerian conditions

Proposition of a critical design direct normal irradiance for solar thermal power plant

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