Concentrating Solar Power Advances in Geometric Optics, Materials and System Integration
In this paper, the technological advances in concentrating solar power are reviewed. A comprehensive system approach within this scope is attempted to include advances of highly specialized developments in all aspects of the technology. Advances in geometric optics for enhancement in solar concentra...
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| author | Georgios E. Arnaoutakis Dimitris Al. Katsaprakakis |
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| description | In this paper, the technological advances in concentrating solar power are reviewed. A comprehensive system approach within this scope is attempted to include advances of highly specialized developments in all aspects of the technology. Advances in geometric optics for enhancement in solar concentration and temperature are reviewed along with receiver configurations for efficient heat transfer. Advances in sensible and latent heat storage materials, as well as development in thermochemical processes, are also reviewed in conjunction with efficient system integration as well as alternative energy generation technologies. This comprehensive approach aims in highlighting promising concentrating solar power components for further development and wider solar energy utilization. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-e5b17739984849dc8aae77c2c694bb172023-11-22T16:01:13ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732021-09-011419622910.3390/en14196229Concentrating Solar Power Advances in Geometric Optics, Materials and System IntegrationGeorgios E. Arnaoutakis0Dimitris Al. Katsaprakakis1Department of Mechanical Engineering, Hellenic Mediterranean University, Estavromenos, 710 04 Heraklion, GreeceDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Hellenic Mediterranean University, Estavromenos, 710 04 Heraklion, GreeceIn this paper, the technological advances in concentrating solar power are reviewed. A comprehensive system approach within this scope is attempted to include advances of highly specialized developments in all aspects of the technology. Advances in geometric optics for enhancement in solar concentration and temperature are reviewed along with receiver configurations for efficient heat transfer. Advances in sensible and latent heat storage materials, as well as development in thermochemical processes, are also reviewed in conjunction with efficient system integration as well as alternative energy generation technologies. This comprehensive approach aims in highlighting promising concentrating solar power components for further development and wider solar energy utilization.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/14/19/6229concentrating solar powergeometrical opticsphase-change energy storagerenewable energy system integration |
| spellingShingle | Georgios E. Arnaoutakis Dimitris Al. Katsaprakakis Concentrating Solar Power Advances in Geometric Optics, Materials and System Integration Energies concentrating solar power geometrical optics phase-change energy storage renewable energy system integration |
| title | Concentrating Solar Power Advances in Geometric Optics, Materials and System Integration |
| title_full | Concentrating Solar Power Advances in Geometric Optics, Materials and System Integration |
| title_fullStr | Concentrating Solar Power Advances in Geometric Optics, Materials and System Integration |
| title_full_unstemmed | Concentrating Solar Power Advances in Geometric Optics, Materials and System Integration |
| title_short | Concentrating Solar Power Advances in Geometric Optics, Materials and System Integration |
| title_sort | concentrating solar power advances in geometric optics materials and system integration |
| topic | concentrating solar power geometrical optics phase-change energy storage renewable energy system integration |
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