Solar aided power generation: A review

Solar Aided Power Generation: Generating “Green” Power from Conventional Fossil Fuelled Power Stations

A Review of solar Chimney Power Generation Technology

1 Abstract-The present paper presents an overview of the main characteristics of a novel kind of solar thermal application called solar chimney power plant. It is a technology of electric power generation using solar energy by employing basic physics that when air is heated it rises. The created updraft can be used to turn a turbine placed at an appropriate position within a tall chimney to gen...

Solar Power Forecasting: A Review

The increasing demand for energy is one of the biggest reasons behind the integration of solar energy into the electric grids or networks. To ensure the efficient use of energy PV systems it becomes important to forecast information reliably. The accurate prediction of solar irradiance variation can enhance the quality of service. This integration of solar energy and accurate prediction can hel...

Techno-Economic Analysis of Solar Tower Aided Coal-Fired Power Generation System

In this paper, we conduct a techno-economic analysis of a 1000 MWe solar tower aided coal-fired power generation system for the whole life cycle. Firstly, the power output (from coal and solar thermal energy) under variable direct normal irradiance and grid demand are studied. Secondly, a financial assessment is performed, including profits and losses of the plant project. Thirdly, sensitivity ...

Solar Energy, Power Generation and Desalination Systems

1. Global Energy Problems and the Role of Renewables 1.1. Energy demand 1.2. Energy, environmental problems and sustainable development 1.3. Water demand and consumption 1.4. Water and energy 1.5. Desalination and energy 1.6. Renewable energy technologies 2. Solar Collectors 2.1. Parabolic trough collectors 2.2. Fresnel collectors 2.3. Parabolic dish reflector 2.4. Heliostat field collector 3. ...