Technology Status - NET Nowak Energie & Technologie AG
Technology Status - NET Nowak Energie & Technologie AG
Technology Status - NET Nowak Energie & Technologie AG
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10000<br />
Capital cost [USD/kW]<br />
Figure 37<br />
Past and Predicted Experience Curves for CSP <strong>Technologie</strong>s<br />
1000<br />
10 100 1000<br />
Cumulative installed capacity [MW]<br />
10000 100000<br />
Parabolic trough Power tower Parabolic dish<br />
Source: <strong>NET</strong> Ltd., Switzerland.<br />
Issues for Further Progress<br />
The technical viability of CSP technologies has been demonstrated for<br />
parabolic trough technology, and is awaiting further development. Power<br />
tower technology requires the development of low-cost heliostats and several<br />
new demonstration plants. Parabolic dishes require the development of at<br />
least one commercial engine and the maturity of a low-cost concentrator.<br />
● Technical Issues<br />
Suggestions for reducing CSP costs have been given by SunLab and<br />
SolarPACES. Innovation and research should focus on simplifying<br />
components and reducing materials use.<br />
Size<br />
Increasing plant size will increase manufacturing volume and reduce unit<br />
costs for both the power block and the solar field. O&M costs for larger plants<br />
will be less on a per-kilowatt basis because personnel requirements will be<br />
reduced. Power plant maintenance costs will be reduced with larger plants,<br />
4<br />
2010<br />
CONCENTRATING SOLAR POWER<br />
Experienced<br />
Expected<br />
PR 85%<br />
2020<br />
95