Abstract
Combining concentrating solar power (CSP) with thermal energy storage (TES) is promising for increasing grid flexibility by providing firm system capacity with a high ramp rate and acceptable part-load operation. When backed by energy storage capability, CSP can supplement photovoltaics(PV) by adding generation from solar resources during periods of low solar insolation. A discussion covers the technology thermal energy storage (TES) deployed with concentrating solar power (CSP); benefits and challenges of high PV penetration; an alternative to storing solar-generated electricity, i.e., storing solar thermal energy via CSP/TES; and potential benefits of CSP deployment.
| Original language | American English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 46-50 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Power |
| Volume | 156 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| State | Published - 1 Jun 2012 |
NREL Publication Number
- NREL/JA-6A20-54910
Keywords
- concentrating solar power (CSP)
- solar energy
- thermal energy storage