Analysis of hybrid CPV retrofit on parabolic trough powerplants with storage

Hannah O'Hern, Matthew Orosz, Todd Otanicar

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Abstract

Retrofitting an existing parabolic trough plant with a bolt-on PV apparatus is an economical way to increase the yield of a plant. The annual generation is increased by 34% for the plant modeled but there is decrease in the amount of stored thermal energy. The retrofit has a detrimental effect on the generation in the late afternoon when the plant has thermal energy storage, but is the least expensive way to achieve increased generation at a plant.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSolarPACES 2018
Subtitle of host publicationInternational Conference on Concentrating Solar Power and Chemical Energy Systems
EditorsChristoph Richter
ISBN (Electronic)9780735418660
DOIs
StatePublished - 25 Jul 2019
Event24th SolarPACES International Conference on Concentrating Solar Power and Chemical Energy Systems, SolarPACES 2018 - Casablanca, Morocco
Duration: 2 Oct 20185 Oct 2018

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume2126
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

Conference24th SolarPACES International Conference on Concentrating Solar Power and Chemical Energy Systems, SolarPACES 2018
Country/TerritoryMorocco
CityCasablanca
Period2/10/185/10/18

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