Technical data for concentrated solar power plants in operation, under construction and in project

Area of Science:

• Renewable Energy
• Solar Thermal Engineering
• Energy Systems Analysis

Background:

• Concentrated solar power (CSP) is a key technology for renewable electricity generation.
• A comprehensive dataset of global CSP plants is essential for informed analysis and development.
• Existing data may be fragmented or lack standardized technical details.

Purpose of the Study:

• To compile and present technical data for operational, under-construction, and planned CSP plants worldwide.
• To create a structured database of CSP plant characteristics for research and industry use.
• To facilitate analysis of the current state-of-the-art and future trends in CSP technology.

Main Methods:

• Data collection from publicly available sources, industry reports, and project databases.
• Tabulation of plant information including location, ownership, and technical specifications.
• Categorization of CSP technologies, hybridization systems, and thermal energy storage (TES) solutions.

Main Results:

• Presentation of detailed technical data for a significant number of global CSP plants.
• Inclusion of parameters such as solar power capacity, land area, heat transfer fluids, and operating conditions.
• Information on electricity costs, storage types and durations, and power cycle components.

Conclusions:

• The compiled data offers a valuable resource for researchers and industry stakeholders.
• Analysis of this data can reveal trends in CSP deployment, technology choices, and economic viability.
• This dataset supports informed decision-making for future CSP project development and policy formulation.