The objective of this paper is to review the recent technologies of thermal energy storage
(TES) using phase change materials (PCM) for various applications, particularly …

While the conventional design of thermal power plants is mainly focused on high process
efficiency, market requirements increasingly target operating flexibility due to the continuing …

This paper describes a simulation model that reproduces the performance of parabolic
trough solar thermal power plants with a thermal storage system. The aim of this model is to …

Product design and optimization is a process of interpolation through iteration. Rating and
certification process involves thorough testing of the product in standard test conditions. But …

Nine Solar Electric Generation Systems (SEGS) built in southern California between 1984
and 1990 continue to produce 14-80 [MWe] of utility-scale electric power each from solar …

It is widely assumed that our consumer society can move from using fossil fuels to using
renewable energy sources while maintaining the high levels of energy use to which we have …

Increasing energy demand in buildings with a 40% global share and 30% greenhouse gas
emissions has accounted for climate change and a consequent crisis encouraging …

We assess the feasibility of hybrid solar-biomass power plants for use in India in various
applications including tri-generation, electricity generation and process heat. To cover this …

Simulations were carried out to predict the performance of a Solar Rankine Cycle (SRC) and
an Integrated Solar Combined Cycle (ISCC) when combined with two different solar field …

Difficulties involved in some commonly advocated options for the storage of renewable
electricity are discussed. As is generally recognised the most promising strategies involve …