Modeling of Solar and Biomass Hybrid Power Generation—a Techno-Economic Case Study
Solar power plants are expected to play a significant role in India’s power sector. The country plans to achieve an installed capacity of 100 GW by 2022. However, in a stand-alone mode, solar power plants are not able to deliver a consistent power supply, as per the demand requirement, to Electricity Supply Companies (ESCOMs). This is mainly because of the nature of intermittency associated with solar energy.
Design of Solar Field and Performance Estimation of Solar Tower Plants
The study aims to develop a methodology to carry out a technical analysis of a solar tower (ST) technology. The proposed rational approach determines the optimum solar field and the associated tower height for an ST using an external cylindrical receiver, using molten salt as both HTF and storage medium operating with steam Rankine power cycle.
Creating Solar "Parks" in Cities
Rooftop photovoltaic (RTPV) systems are intended to contribute 40 GW of India's 100 GW solar target. While the uptake of utility-scale solar PV systems is progressing at a steady pace, their RTPV counterparts are witnessing a slow uptake. The sluggish growth can be attributed to a lack of economies of scale, absence of accurate potential assessment, and complexity in procedures.