Concentrating Solar Power Advances in Geometric Optics, Materials and System Integration

Georgios E. Arnaoutakis and Dimitris Al. Katsaprakakis
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Georgios E. Arnaoutakis: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Hellenic Mediterranean University, Estavromenos, 710 04 Heraklion, Greece
Dimitris Al. Katsaprakakis: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Hellenic Mediterranean University, Estavromenos, 710 04 Heraklion, Greece

Energies, 2021, vol. 14, issue 19, 1-25

Abstract: 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.

Keywords: concentrating solar power; geometrical optics; phase-change energy storage; renewable energy system integration (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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