Simulation and Modelization of Parabolic Solar Concentrator

The Dish Stirling systems have demonstrated the highest efficiency of any solar power generation system by converting nearly 31.25% [1] of direct normal incident solar radiation into electricity after accounting for parasitic power losses. Therefore, the Dish Stirling technology is anticipated to surpass parabolic troughs by producing power at more economical rates and higher efficiencies. Because the Dish Stirling systems are modular; each system is a self-contained power generator, they can be assembled into plants ranging in size from a kilo-watts to 10 MW [2]. These systems can also be combined with natural gas and the resulting hybrid provides continuous power generation like other conventional solar energy systems [3]. Dish Stirling systems are applicable in the regions having high level of Direct Normal Irradiance; the so-called Sun Belt area which includes: the Northern Africa (where Algeria is located), Mexico, Southwest of USA, Australia, MENA region.