Overview of predictive CSP spread prospects and its opportunities

Authors

  • Kai Timon Busse Solar Thermal Energy Research Group, Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, University of Stellenbosch, Matieland 7602
  • Frank Dinter Solar Thermal Energy Research Group, Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, University of Stellenbosch, Matieland 7602

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17159/2413-3051/2016/v27i2a1341

Keywords:

concentrating solar power, South Africa, spread scenarios, storage technology

Abstract

An investigation was carried out to illustrate the prospects and challenges associated with implementation of concentrating solar power (CSP) with storage technology in South Africa. Various factors were examined that have an effect on the cost of CSP plants and offer an overall review of the opportunities CSP has for the country. This paper appeals the general idea that CSP is not cost effective enough and attempts to illustrate the feasibility of this technology in South Africa.

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Published

2016-07-20

Issue

Vol. 27 No. 2 (2016): Journal of Energy in Southern Africa. May

Section

Articles

How to Cite

Overview of predictive CSP spread prospects and its opportunities. (2016). Journal of Energy in Southern Africa, 27(2), 50-59. https://doi.org/10.17159/2413-3051/2016/v27i2a1341