Analyzing the Emerging Technology of Concentrated Solar Power

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PressWIREFebruary 24, 2011 February 24, 2011 With the advent of technology,
a new generation of power plants has emerged. These power plants, with
concentrating solar power systems, use th

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Analyzing the Emerging Technology of Concentrated Solar PowerM2
PressWIREFebruary 24, 2011 February 24, 2011 With the advent of
technology, a new generation of power plants has emerged. These power
plants, with concentrating solar power systems, use the sun as a heat
source. There are three main types of concentrating solar power systems:
parabolic-trough, dish/engine, and power tower. Concentrating solar power
systems utilizes concentrated solar radiation as a high temperature energy
source to produce electrical power and drive chemical reactions. These clean
energy technologies are advantageous for Sunbelt applications where direct
solar radiation is high. The first commercialized plants have been in
operation in California since the mid-1980s, providing the 354 megawatts of
the world's lowest-cost solar power. There are many types of systems being
developed for different markets and these vary according to the
concentration devices, energy conversion methods, storage options and other
design variables. Much attention is centered on the multi-megawatt systems
that are appropriate for the on-grid market, complementing the other major
solar technology, photovoltaics, most appropriate for smaller, off-grid
applications. Concentrating solar power's relatively low cost and ability
to deliver power during periods of peak demand - when and where it's needed
- means that it can be a major contributor to the world's future needs for
distributed sources of energy. Aruvian's R'search analyzes the Emerging
Technology of Concentrated Solar Power. This research report is a
comprehensive analytical compilation which analyzes the basics of solar
power, the pros and cons of solar power, availability of solar power, and
the various uses of solar power. It is very necessary to understand the
basics of solar power in order to build on that knowledge and analyze
concentrated solar power. The section on concentrated solar power begins
with a historical analysis of concentrated solar power, the conversion of
solar heat into electricity (that is, the primary benefit of CSP), the
section further analyzes why concentrated solar power is necessary in
today's energy-hungry world. An analysis of the technology behind CSP
follows after this. The technologies analyzed in Aruvian's report include
Central Receiver/Solar Tower, Parabolic Troughs, and the Parabolic Dish.
Case studies of projects utilizing these technologies are included in the
report. CSP developments in various countries such as Australia, Algeria,
Egypt, India, Israel, South Africa, Spain, and the United States among
others, are analyzed in the research report. Industry barriers and
opportunities also are included. Aruvian's report Analyzing the Potential
of Concentrated Solar Power analyzes the leading 73 companies involved in
this industry. Major industry players such as Q-Cells, Solarwatt,
TerraSolar, Unisolar, GT Solar, Coolearth Solar, and many others are
analyzed. Summing up, the report concludes with an analysis of the various
projects going on in the industry, which are setting new standards for CSP
technology worldwide. Analyzing the Potential of Concentrated Solar Power is
a complete analysis of the lucrative technology called Concentrated Solar
Power. Table of Contents: A. Executive Summary B. Solar Power B.1 What
is Solar Power? B.2 Pros & Cons of Solar Power B.3 Readily Available Solar
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