Concentrated Solar Power Systems: Overview, Design Considerations, and Technological Developments
Pooja Jha, Manjeet Kumar, Keshav Kumar, Abhishek ThakurConcentrated Solar Power (CSP) systems have gained significant attention as a renewable energy solution due to their ability to generate electricity using concentrated sunlight. This paper provides a comprehensive review of CSP systems, covering their overview, design considerations, and recent technological developments. It examines the fundamental principles behind CSP technology, highlighting the different types of CSP systems, such as parabolic trough, power tower, and dish/engine systems. The review explores key design considerations, including solar collectors, thermal energy storage, power conversion, and grid integration. Furthermore, it discusses recent advancements in CSP technology, including innovative collector designs, advanced heat transfer fluids, and improved thermal storage materials. The paper concludes with an assessment of the current challenges and future prospects for the widespread deployment of CSP systems.