Abstract
Concentrating solar thermal power is a renewable energy (RE) technology which converts solar irradiation into heat energy at high temperature and in a successive step into electricity. The core part is a number of mirrors which reflects direct normal irradiance (DNI) to a focal line or point, called a receiver. Temperatures up to 1000 oC can be achieved. These plants make use of conventional steam cycles, in which hybrid operation with fossil fuels is applicable. The key advantage of CSP in comparison to other RE technologies is that the need for fossil fuel can be reduced by over sizing the solar collector field and storing the extra heat. This paper is directed to provide a comprehensive review of CSP technologies that are sustainable for applications in MENA region. More focus was directed to the performance data with emphasis on technologies, economics and costs. A comparative study between different CSP technologies as well as performance and economics has been done. Finally, some general guidelines are given for the selection CSP systems and the parameters that are needed to be considered for decision makers.
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