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2009-10 Seminars
Concentrating Solar Power (CSP)
Dr. Frederick H. Morse
Senior Advisor
Abengoa Solar
Chairman, USP Division
Solar Energy Industries Association
Abstract
Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) is emerging as a
major renewable energy resource in the United States
and of growing interest in many other countries.
This presentation will provide an overview of the
important aspects of CSP. The solar resource will be
addressed, leading to how the prime solar radiation
areas for CSP plants can be identified. Then the
family of CSP technologies will be presented and
their key operational characteristics highlighted,
including thermal energy storage and cooling
options. An overview of the current CSP proposed
projects will be presented along with some specifics
of several Abengoa Solar projects plus an overview
of the CSP industry. The factors that influence the
cost of electricity generated from CSP plants will
be summarized. The presentation will close with a
forecast and outlook for CSP.
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