Concentrating solar energy for utility scale applications

Raed Sherif

doi:10.1117/12.829991

20 August 2009 Concentrating solar energy for utility scale applications

Raed Sherif

Proceedings Volume 7407, High and Low Concentrator Systems for Solar Electric Applications IV; 740702 (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.829991
Event: SPIE Solar Energy + Technology, 2009, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

This paper discusses the concentrating solar technologies used for utility-scale solar power. Specifically, it explains the rationale behind the use of concentration for photovoltaic modules, and how concentrating photovoltaic technologies compare with concentrating solar thermal technologies. It describes innovations in both areas, and how they are addressing the cost challenges to meet the needs of the utility scale market.

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Raed Sherif "Concentrating solar energy for utility scale applications", Proc. SPIE 7407, High and Low Concentrator Systems for Solar Electric Applications IV, 740702 (20 August 2009); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.829991

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