Abstract Concentrated solar thermal (CST) systems, capable of driving high-temperature processes up to 2000 K, hold significant potential for chemical and industrial applications. This paper reviews methods for measuring concentrated solar flux, focusing on their role in calculating key optical performance metrics such as concentration ratio and optical efficiency. It also explores the challenges associated …
Two ways water derailed PG&E’s Ivanpah CSP contract
At each of the three towers at Ivanpah, heat from mirrors concentrating sunlight is focused up to a solar receiver. Water transfers the heat to a steam cycle power block at each base. PG&E has moved to cut short its 25 year contract with the Ivanpah tower solar project, which comprises three Concentrated Solar Power …
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