Annual Electricity Generation Research Articles

Performance assessment of the integration of semitransparent solar cells with different geometry of greenhouses under different climate regions

A lack of resources and suitable farming lands, climate change, and a rapidly growing population are some of the main concerns of the societies that pose security challenges to the governments. Creating controlled environments for cultivation, growing plants, and farming, such as greenhouses, may assist in overcoming these challenges. Greenhouses can significantly increase land use efficiency in agriculture by increasing crop yield and harvesting throughout the year, which has long been proven effective. The history of greenhouses for farming dates back to Roman times, and there are different barriers to their applications. An example is the provision of energy to control the cultivation conditions of plants in greenhouses, particularly for heating and cooling hot and cold climate areas. On the other hand, based on the global energy trend, decentralized energy production based on solar energy is highly regarded. In the same way, that households can harvest solar energy, greenhouses can also benefit from solar energy. However, because greenhouses need sunlight to cultivate plants, reducing sunlight using common photovoltaic panels is not logical. By incorporating semitransparent solar cells into these greenhouses, the issue of reduced sunlight could be addressed, and further efficiency gains could be achieved by reducing energy demand in these greenhouses. This research investigates the energy supply system's integration with greenhouses consumption. First, we assess different conventional types of greenhouses in terms of energy demand. Then, we investigate the energy demand with organic photovoltaic (OPV) integration for each type. Finally, the best design of the greenhouse for OPV integration is recommended. Results show that flat arch geometry is the best choice for dry and cold climates, while sawtooth geometry showed better improvements in tropical climates. In both temperate/mesothermal and continental/microthermal climates, A-frame geometry showed superiority in energy saving. Simulations revealed an annual electricity generation for a unit floor area of the greenhouses to be 173.7 kWh/m2 to 247.9 MWh/m2 for the optimum structural geometries that decrease the energy consumption of greenhouses. Additionally, the results show that the installation of the OPV can decrease energy consumption from 15 to 58% based on the greenhouse's location and structural geometry.

Estimation of Solar Electricity Generation from Floating Photovoltaics Installed in Water Dams in the Island of Crete, Greece

The role of solar energy for heat and power generation is very important during the transition to a low carbon economy. Floating solar photovoltaics consists of a novel and rapidly growing sustainable energy technology having many advantages compared to conventional ground-mounted solar photovoltaic systems. Aim of the current research is the investigation of the possibility of installing floating photovoltaics in the existing water reservoirs in the island of Crete, Greece. Data on existing water dams in Crete were used and the nominal power of floating photovoltaics as well as their potential for electricity generation were evaluated. It has been estimated that the nominal power of floating photovoltaics that can be installed in these water dams, with coverage ratio at 0.1 to 0.3, varies between 55.76 MWp to 167.3 MWp while the annual electricity generation from the floating photovoltaics varies between 78.3 GWh to 234.9 GWh. The annual electricity generation from the abovementioned floating panels corresponds at 2.57 % to 7.72 % of the annual electricity consumption in Crete in 2018. Our study indicates that floating solar photovoltaics can be installed in the existing water dams in Crete generating significant amounts of green electricity having also various environmental co-benefits. The current work could be useful to policy makers, local and regional authorities, energy companies as well as to owners of the water dams in the island.

Assessment of Technical Potential of Floating Solar Photovoltaic System for Electricity Generation in Zambia

Sustainable hydropower development provides a basis for a reliable and stable power source that is economical and environmentally friendly. Zambia is heavily dependent on hydropower whose hydrological pattern is facing serious threats from frequent droughts and severe weather conditions affecting power generation. However, Zambia’s hydropower is characterized by larger water reservoirs (Mulungushi, Itezhi Tezhi, Kafue Gorge and Kariba North) receiving high solar energy exceeding 2000 kWh/m2 per year. Hence, integration of floating solar PV systems with hydropower could help boost hydropower production during dry periods and save loss of water through vapor. The paper aims at assessing the technical potential of integrating floating solar PV systems for electricity generation on the existing larger hydropower water reservoirs. The findings indicate that larger hydropower reservoirs have a total surface area of 11,146 km2 equivalent to an annual theoretical solar energy potential of 25,610TWh.At 10% of the total coverage of all the surface areas, the technical potential is estimated at 172.76 GWP (Monocrystalline), 141.44 GWP (CIS) and 116.10 GWP (CdTe) equivalent to an annual solar electricity generation potential of 304 TWh, 244 TWh and 211TWh respectively. In short, Zambia has huge potential for integration of floating solar with hydropower using the existing power grid infrastructure to increase on the electricity generation for the nation. Additionally, the solar energy profile fits well with the electricity demand profile for Zambia which makes it a better alternative for the energy mix of the country. These findings are vital to providing a guide to decision-makers for the inclusion of floating solar energy in the future national energy mix and conservation of land.

Comparative performance analysis of the flexible flat/curved PV modules with changing inclination angles

In the Building-integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) field, PV systems combined with curved surfaces are worth exploring to suit the aesthetic design and construction demands while related research is rare. The complicated nonplanar surface would result in inhomogeneous distribution of radiation, which would cause the electricity generation different from the flat module. In this study, we developed a theoretical model to estimate the curved copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) module’s electrical power output, compared its performance to that of a flat module, and validated the model through experimental results of the PV modules with changing inclination angles (30°, 75°, and 90°) under various weather conditions. Based on the verified model, the flat/curved module’s electrical yield with different inclination angles are analyzed monthly and annually. The results indicated that with a small inclination angle, the flat module performs better than the curved module while the curved module shows superiority in annual electricity generation with a high inclination angle in summer. The influence of the inner shadow on the curved module’s electrical yield is investigated theoretically. The curved PV modules could improve the aesthetics of the building and increase the electrical yield in particular situations, demonstrating its significant potential for application in curved PV roofs and curved PV facades.

Possibilities of Using Floating Solar Photovoltaic Panels on Water Reservoirs in the Island of Crete, Greece

Solar photovoltaic electricity generation is important for the energy transition to net zero carbon economy in the coming decades. The aim of the current research is the investigation of the possibilities of installing floating solar photovoltaic panels on the surface of two water reservoirs in the island of Crete, Greece. Solar photovoltaic electricity is currently generated in Crete while the solar panels are installed either on the fields or on the rooftop of buildings. Few natural water reservoirs exist in the island while many man-made water dams have been constructed to store water and use it for irrigation and drinking purposes. Installation of floating solar panels on the surface of Potamon dam and Aposelemis dam in Crete could generate significant amounts of green electricity. Additionally, it could result in water savings due to lower water evaporation from the dams while more land area will be available for cultivation. Installation of floating solar panels in the two above-mentioned water dams with coverage ratio 10% could generate 46.37 GWhel/year corresponding at 1.52 % of the annual electricity generation in Crete while 528 000 m3/year of water could be saved. When the coverage ratio in the two dams is at 30% the annual electricity generation could be at 139.12 GWhel/year corresponding at 4.57 % of the annual electricity generation in Crete while 1 584 000 m3/year of water could be saved. Our results indicate that floating solar panels is a promising alternative technology to ground-mounted solar-PV panels for “solar electricity” generation in Crete.

Multi-objective optimization of concentrated solar power plants from an energy-water-environment nexus perspective under distinct climatic conditions – Part A: Techno-economic analysis

In the current article, which is first to a two-part study, techno-economic evaluation, viability and optimization of concentrated solar power plants considering design parameters of solar multiple and integration of thermal energy storage is performed. High frequency (10 min), validated ground datasets are used for numerical simulations using System Advisor Model. Techno-economic performance analysis of dry and wet cooling system equipped solar tower and parabolic trough collectors is assessed for three different climatic zones i.e. temperate, semi-arid and sub-tropical. The optimization problem intends to maximize technical potential alongside minimizing net cost of electricity production. It is found that on average, 60 and 75% increase in annual electricity generation, and 5 and 7% decrease in levelized cost of electricity is observed with addition of 6 h of storage for solar tower and trough plants, respectively. For cost-effective solution, optimal solar multiple and thermal energy storage combination is in range of 3–3.2 and 15.4–15.9 for solar tower, and 2.3–3 and 10.6–11.6 h for trough plants. Wet-cooled solar towers perform the best in each climatic zone offering 5–6% lower cost of electricity production and 3–7% higher electricity generation potentials. Moreover, for mutually exclusive projects, levelized cost of electricity is a better metric to gauge economic viability than net present value. The follow-up study (Part B) focuses on environ-economic optimization of concentrated solar power plants. Furthermore, outcomes from both optimization objectives are utilized for multi-objective optimization based ‘balanced’ solution assessment in the next part.

Feasibility of solar tracking and fixed topologies considering the estimated degradation and performance of photovoltaic panels

Solar tracking maximizes the amount of electricity generated by photovoltaic (PV) panels throughout the day. Nevertheless, it is necessary to understand the effects of the topology on the degradation of PV modules. Thus, a methodology is described in this paper to predict changes in the degradation and performance over the lifetime of PV panels according to solar tracking topology. A technical and economic analysis of an experimental system built in UFSM (Santa Maria-RS, Brazil) is used to discuss typical configurations with and without solar tracking. Computational simulations were performed in the OpenDSS, Matlab and Homer programs for a period of 25 years. The results show an increase up to 2.43% in the accumulated degradation at the end of the simulated period by using a solar panel tracking compared to the fixed topology. In compensation, solar tracking increased annual electricity generation by an average of 20.87% proving that this topology is technically and economically quite feasible. • A methodology to predict the durability and performance of PV panels with solar tracking and fixed topologies. • A solar tracking system stands out as an excellent alternative to maximize PV energy generation. • Detailed technical and economic analysis between performance and durability relationship in a PV panels installation. • Fuzzy logic modeling as an innovative solution to find out the degradation rate of PV panels with solar tracking.

Thermal analysis of building benefits from PCM and heat recovery- installing PCM to boost energy consumption reduction

Considering the total final consumption as a criterion, the buildings' energy consumption share reaches more than 30%. To reduce it in buildings located in the Middle East, the addition of PCM, economizer, and heat recovery can be helpful. Using numerical methods and applying energy balance to the building, the energy in the building temperature regulation section (TRS) and mechanical air supply system (MASS) was investigated. PCMs of Pure Temp 23, Pure Temp 25, Pure Temp 27, and Pure Temp 29 were integrated into the building under two scenarios. In the first scenario, the temperature inside the building was constant at 23, 24 and 25 °C. Pure Temp 29 which undergoes phase change at 29 °C, when added to the building, less energy was consumed by 17.39 kWh/m2 at 23 °C, 17 kWh/m2 at 24 °C and 16.92 kWh/m2 at setpoint of 25 °C. For next scenario (inside temperature varied between 23 and 25 °C), Pure Temp 29 was also the best by recording the energy saving of 15.52 kWh/m2. To drop energy in the MASS section, an economizer was installed and owing to its activation, lower energy was consumed by 1.92 kWh/m2. Finally, heat recovery was added to the MASS section, and it was observed that this device, with a reduction of 2.77 kWh/m2, can be useful for this part of the building. Owing to installing PV cells on roof, annual electricity generation was 150 kWh per square meter.

Providing the Ratio of Micro Hydroelectric Generation of the Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant to Turkey's Total Electricity Consumption

In this study, it was aimed to determine to provide the ratio of municipal wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) micro-hydropower generation to Turkey’s total electricity consumption. Primarily, population and treated wastewater flow predictions of Turkey were made between 2020 and 2023 years. The power predictions that micro-hydroelectric power plants could generate were made by using 2 meters drop height and predicted flow data. Then, for the same years, Turkey's total electricity consumption prediction was made. For forecasting data for the coming years, a forecast sheet application was used. Finally, the total predicted electrical energies that could be generated with micro-hydroelectric at municipal WWTPs were compared with Turkey's predicted electricity consumption from 2020 to 2023 years. Thus, the ratio of these two parameters to each other was determined. The population was predicted as 87873632 people and the total amount of treated wastewater (TWW) was predicted as 5117528600 m3 for the year 2023. Total annual electricity generation that could be generated from micro-hydroelectric power plants was predicted as 2231 GW/year for 2023 year, while the total electrical power consumption value was predicted as 312547 GW/year. It was predicted that the supplying ratio of micro-hydropower generation in municipal WWTPs to total electricity consumption would be 0.00714% on average between 2020-2023 years.

Solar Power Potential from Industrial Buildings and Impact on Electricity Supply in Bangladesh

Bangladesh has a rapidly increasing population and coupled with healthy economic growth, is resulting in a rising energy demand. The country also aims to increase its renewable share of electricity to 10% by 2030. However, due to limited wind resources, solar energy seems to be most appropriate to deliver such a target. However, in a land-scarce country, this presents a major challenge, which this work aims to partially address. Being a globally leading producer of commodities, Bangladesh has a considerable number of large manufacturing plants with appropriate roofs that could be used for deploying solar energy conversion systems at scale. A methodology is presented which identified and assessed 6045 such plants, which have roof areas ranging from 100 m2 to 50,000 m2, and modelled the deployment of solar photovoltaic (PV) technology that can provide power through site available grid infrastructure. Such deployment takes advantage of net metering regulations to enhance the case for such power generation. A techno-economic assessment was also presented, addressing how such utilisation can support the 10% renewables target of Bangladesh without impacting scarce lands. The results showed that around 7.4 GWp of PV capacity can be achieved on such roofs with a corresponding annual electricity generation of 11 TWh. This represents more than 6% of Bangladesh’s current electricity consumption and more than half of the 2030 target. Furthermore, the deployment will save 13,000 acres of farmland, as well as providing power through site available grid infrastructure saving on investment if the systems are deployed on land. These results are likely to influence policy to support the presented proposition, not only in terms of increasing the renewable energy share in the country’s electricity supply mix but also in conserving much-needed land for agriculture.

Renewable energy Nexus: Interlinkages with biodiversity and social issues in Japan

Renewable energy is one of the most important sources of energy for a decarbonized future. The use of renewable energy necessitates the thorough study of interlinkages with social issues such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, there are no high-resolution renewable energy datasets for analyzing interlinkages. The goal of this research is to 1) create a high-resolution geographically explicit renewable energy potential map, 2) evaluate the SDGs nexus using the potential map, 3) discuss the improvement of renewable energy dataset, and 4) discuss nexus issues for implementing renewable energy systems in Japan. Our potential map has the same resolution of 500 m and unit of annual electricity generation on each energy. The occurence of endangered birds was overlapping with the area having a lot of solar energy potential. Local renewable energy is difficult to access on a small spatial scale, especially in urban regions like Tokyo. Our potential map can be used as a database for site selection and area zoning. The findings suggest that implementing decentralized renewable energy systems in today's highly concentrated megacities, such as the Tokyo Metropolitan Area, is extremely challenging, and that this type of centralized-oriented land design is likely to exacerbate the problem of energy poverty.

Biochemical methane potential of agro-wastes as a renewable source alternative for electrical energy production in Cuba

The present Cuban economic model focuses on renewable sources of energy production, according to sustainable development strategies for 2030. However, the strategies do not consider biogas (or methane) due to, among other reasons, a lack of knowledge of its actual potential. Following the methodology of the batch anaerobic digestion process, the study shows the biomethane potential contained in the most critical agricultural solid wastesgenerated in Cuba, i.e., rice straw, cane straw, corn straw, bean straw, banana straw (leaves), coffee husk, and parchment coffee. Biochemical Methane Potential (BMP) was assayed by lab-scale (585 ml) batch reactors, using the pig manure anaerobic sludge as inoculum under mesophilic conditions (35 ± 2 °C). Physicochemical parameters (total volatile solids, pH, alkalinity, volatile fatty acid concentration, and alkalinity ratio) were determined for processstability, quantifying the biogas production daily. Subsequently, the BMP was calculated for all substrates. The results showed that corn straw (0.42 l CH4 per gram of volatile solids) contained the highest biomethane potential. Stability on all systems was obtained, demonstrating the viability of the inoculum used to start digesters that treat this waste.The total potential methane obtained was 1258 106 m3/year, which is enough to generate 3,750 GWh of power per year—equivalent to 18 % of the total annual electricity generation in the country.

An approach to the design of photovoltaic noise barriers and a case study from Istanbul, Turkey.

Solar energy solutions that do not require additional space are critical. Noise barriers, which are built in low-value lands next to noise sources, provide effective areas for PV modules. There are many studies on using noise barriers as a sub-structure for photovoltaic systems, providing electricity generation besides noise reduction targets. Photovoltaic noise barrier (PVNB) technology combines noise control measures with renewable energy generation. In this study, it is aimed to develop an integrated design method that embeds solar energy technology in noise protection structures. The method is exemplified in an existing settlement located on the side of the road with heavy traffic. According to local climate and solar data, optimum tilt angles have been determined for annual, semi-annual, seasonal, and monthly periods. Noise barrier alternatives are derived with combinations of different diffraction edge sizes of barrier top and determined optimum inclination angles. The performance of the criteria that affect the PVNB effectiveness for alternatives was calculated through software tools. The energy generation potential of PVNB and its shading in adjacent blocks were calculated with PVsyst 6.7.7. The noise control efficiency of the structure was computed via SoundPLAN 7.2. TOPSIS method, one of the most common multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) techniques, was used in the evaluation. As a result of TOPSIS, the best PVNB solution in the case study is the alternative that has 3-m and 2-m-wide edges and 58° and 31° tilted edges. In comparison with the current situation, the selected alternative will decrease 44% of the number of receiving points affected by noise and provide 524,804 kWh annual electricity generation.

Evaluation of the multi-dimensional growth potential of China's public charging facilities for electric vehicles through 2030

Based on almost 6 million charging records of 1588 charging stations in Jiangsu Province, China, this paper quantitatively analyzes the growth potential of public charging facilities for electric vehicles (EVs) in China towards 2030, from both aspects of saving power cost and providing flexible regulation capability. Based on the single EV charging optimization model, the unsupervised method is adopted to handle the efficiency problem of sampling calculation for massive actual data, and loop calculations were then conducted for sampling optimization. Bus charging stations (BCS), urban public charging stations (UPCS), and highway charging stations (HWCS)) are considered. Calculation results show that charging operators or users can save more than 20% of the power purchase cost (about 88.1 billion yuan) through intelligent charging management. By 2030, large-scale adoption of EVs would enable schedulable capacity that accounts for more than 10% of China's annual electricity generation from renewable energy sources (wind and photovoltaic energy). Moreover, electrical buses have the most potential now, while the figure for electrical passenger cars charged in UPCS would account for the greatest proportion in the future.

Possibility of Using Fuel Cells for Co-generation of Heat and Power in Venizelio Hospital in Crete, Greece

Mitigation of climate change requires the replacement of traditional energy technologies with novel low carbon energy systems. The possibility of using a fuel cell and a hybrid energy system consisted of a fuel cell and solar-PV panel for energy generation in Venizelio hospital located in Crete, Greece has been investigated. The size, the heat and electricity generated, the H2 required and the capital cost of the fuel cell and the solar-PV system covering the energy requirements in the hospital have been estimated. Existing research has indicated that fuel cells using H2 can cover the heat and electricity needs in various buildings. Our results indicated that a fuel cell at 1 397 KW can produce annually 4 895 MWhel and 4 895 MWhth covering all the electricity and heating needs in Venizelio hospital producing excess heat at 2 451 MWhth. The capital cost of the fuel cell has been calculated at 4 191 000 € while the required H2 at 367.5 tons/year. All the energy requirements of the hospital can be also covered with a hybrid energy system consisted of a fuel cell and a solar-PV system. The size of the fuel cell has been estimated at 697.5 KW and the cost at 2 092 500 €. The electricity generation was at 2 444 KWhel and its heat production at 2 444 KWhth. The size of the solar-PV system has been evaluated at 1 629 KWp and the cost at 1 634 000 €.The annual electricity generation was at 2 451 MWhel. The capital cost of the hybrid energy system at 3 726 500 € is lower than the cost of the fuel cell alone at 4 191 000 €. Our results indicated that the use of novel benign energy systems with zero carbon emissions in Venizelio hospital is technically and economically feasible.

Model for evaluation of technical and economic indicators of offshore wind farms

THE PURPOSE. An urgent problem in the development of offshore wind energy is the high cost of generating electricity, which is due to large capital investments. The solution to this problem is possible by increasing efficiency while reducing costs as much as possible, which requires optimal design of offshore wind farms.GOAL. Development of model for the technical and economic indicators of offshore wind farms based on configuration data, taking into account the factors of climatic conditions and the topography of the seabed at the site of the planned wind farm location.METHODS. Mathematical modeling using Matlab software environment.RESULTS. The model evaluates the impact of wake and electrical losses in the main components of the electrical system on the operation of an offshore wind farm, and also allows to take into account the influence of the seabed relief on the economic characteristics of wind turbine foundations. The model was tested on the example of calculating two existing offshore wind farms «Horns Rev 1» and «Horn Rev 2» by comparing the calculated indicators of the average annual electricity generation, capacity factor, capital expenditures and normalized cost of electricity with the actual indicators obtained during their operation. The comparison results show slight deviations within 5% of the actual values.CONCLUSION. The model for assessing the technical and economic indicators of offshore wind farms was developed and tested on the basis of data on the wind farm configuration and layout, as well as factors of climatic conditions and terrain. Evaluation of the computational speed showed a sufficiently high efficiency of the algorithm, which allows the model to be applied to optimize large offshore wind farms.

A framework for GIS-based site selection and technical potential evaluation of PV solar farm using Fuzzy-Boolean logic and AHP multi-criteria decision-making approach

Electricity demand is increasing mainly due to population expansion and the continuous supply of electricity in the residential, industrial, and service sectors. This energy is a critical factor of economic growth, and clean energy resources must be utilized and substituted to reduce the effects of climate change and move toward sustainable development. Site selection and construction of renewable power plants help to diversify the country's energy basket. This study aims to locate and evaluate a photovoltaic solar power plant's potential in Khuzestan province, using Fuzzy-Boolean logic and Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) decision analysis based on GIS. The main criteria for selecting the optimal locations include climatic (annual horizontal solar irradiance, sunshine hours, air temperature, relative humidity, wind speed), economic (the proximity to roads, transmission lines, substations, urban areas, and villages), orography (slope, orientation, and altitude) and the environment (land use). According to the results, 0.12% of the province's total area has excellent suitability, 25.66% has suitable suitability, and 59.46% lacks any suitability for installing a photovoltaic system. The annual electric power generation potential using single-crystalline silicon panels and polycrystalline silicon panels is calculated as 3189.54 and 2453.49 TWh, respectively. Izeh, Bandar-e Mahshahr, and Bagh-e Malek cities are the most suitable areas for photovoltaic solar farms in the province.

Improving the maneuverability and thermal efficiency of modern cogeneration systems based on gas turbine power plants

The paper is devoted to the issue of increasing the maneuverability and efficiency of modern cogeneration systems based on gas turbine power plants. Promising solutions for increasing the maneuverability of GTU-CHPP by using heat accumulators and the formation of a preheating circuit of the network water are considered. It is shown that in the non-heating period, it is possible to increase both the thermal efficiency and the generated electric power by installing a heat exchanger in front of the compressor. The calculation results show that this provides an increase of 0.4% in the net electrical efficiency by and an increase 3.3% in the annual electricity generation.

Switchable photovoltaic window for on-demand shading and electricity generation

A next step in the development of transparent photovoltaic windows would be to introduce a switching mechanism that allows the user to switch the window between a transparent and an opaque state as desired to generate electricity and shade the building interior. In this work, we investigate a switchable photovoltaic window consisting of the combination of a semitransparent germanium solar cell and a gasochromic switchable magnesium mirror in a double glazing. We analyze the average visible transmittance (AVT) and spectral emissivity (ε) of the device in the transparent (AVT = 18%, ε = 0.27) and light harvesting states (AVT = 1%, ε = 0.06). The thermal and electrical performance of the switchable solar cell is studied under varied solar irradiance. The experimental results are used to model the annual electricity generation of a switchable photovoltaic window in different climate regions under different switching scenarios, based on datasets from the Photovoltaic Geographical Information System (PV-GIS). The model suggests that especially in Mediterranean regions, switchable transparent photovoltaic windows with an efficiency of 2% can be a promising step to combine on-demand shading with electricity generation. Moreover, it shows that to generate more than 20 kWh/m2 of electricity per year with this technology, the switching must be additionally coupled to the occupancy of the indoor spaces. Our model is applicable to other switchable PV technologies for evaluation purposes and to estimate ideal use cases.

A Techno-Economic Analysis of Parabolic Trough Collector (PTC) and Solar Power Tower (SPT) as Solar Energy in Malaysia

Malaysia receives an annual average of 2200 hours of solar radiation, making her abundant renewable resources to generate electricity. Thus, a good planning is required to manage the resources efficiently and to utilize the abundant resources fully. Concentrating solar power (CSP) technology is a possible approach to manage renewable resources in Malaysia. Using a techno-economic analysis, the researchers, engineers, industries, or government agencies will be able to identify contributing and discouraging factors of building the CSP technology. This paper presents a techno-economic analysis of two CSP technology: parabolic trough collector (PTC) and solar power tower (SPT), for potential implementation in Malaysia. This paper provides information on two CSP technologies to researchers and industries prior to the planning and design stages. The techno-economic analysis begins with identifying potential locations based on the direct normal irradiation (DNI). Kuah, Kuantan, Miri and Labuan are identified as the potential locations using the RETScreen Expert software. Labuan could be the most promising PTC and SPT technology project because it has the highest DNI received annually. Next, the techno-economic analysis uses two reference projects, ANDASOL-1 and PS-10 systems in Spain, as references for all locations. The techno-economic analysis consists of annual electricity generation, unit cost of electricity, net Present Value (NPV), benefit-to-cost ratio (B/C), internal rate of return (IRR), and payback period calculated in Microsoft Excel. Finally, a sensitivity analysis is conducted to measure the impact of uncertainties of one or more input variables, leading to uncertainties on the output variables. Two sensitive factors are the annual electricity generation and the initial cost, affecting the construction, installation, and implementation of PTC or SPT technology.