Layered Operation Optimization Methods for Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Technology and Multi-Energy Flow Coupling Systems

Chunchao Wu, Yonghong Zhao, Wulin Li, Jianjun Fan, Haixiang Xu, Dingkun Yuan and Zhongqian Ling ()
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Chunchao Wu: Akesai Kazak Autonomous County Huidong New Energy Co., Ltd., Jiuquan 736400, China
Yonghong Zhao: Akesai Kazak Autonomous County Huidong New Energy Co., Ltd., Jiuquan 736400, China
Wulin Li: Akesai Kazak Autonomous County Huidong New Energy Co., Ltd., Jiuquan 736400, China
Jianjun Fan: Akesai Kazak Autonomous County Huidong New Energy Co., Ltd., Jiuquan 736400, China
Haixiang Xu: College of Energy Environment and Safety Engineering, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, China
Dingkun Yuan: College of Energy Environment and Safety Engineering, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, China
Zhongqian Ling: College of Energy Environment and Safety Engineering, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, China

Energies, 2024, vol. 17, issue 24, 1-19

Abstract: Solar energy is an abundant renewable resource; the energy reaching the Earth from sunlight in just one hour exceeds the annual energy consumption of all humankind. Concentrated solar power (CSP), as a grid-friendly clean energy utilization method, has unique development advantages. The CSP system can be equipped with relatively mature, low-cost, large-capacity thermal energy storage, ensuring stable and controllable power generation. As the low-carbon economy progresses, the coupling between electricity, heat, and gas systems is increasing. The traditional energy supply system, which uses electric heating separation and layered scheduling for distribution networks, makes it difficult to fully exploit the network resources and achieve globally optimal operation strategies. The principle and the main components of centralized solar power (CSP) generation technology are introduced, and a layered optimization method suitable for a multi-energy flow coupling system is discussed, which can realize collaboration between CSP and other renewable energy sources better and improve the operation efficiency and flexibility of the whole energy supply system.

Keywords: concentrated solar power; thermal energy storage; power tower; energy supply networks; thermal multi-energy flow coupling system (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: 2024
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