Review of Solar Thermal Power Generation Technologies and Their Development
Keywords:
Solar energy, Solar thermal power generation, Flexible operation, Heat storage, Renewable energy accomodation, , Frequency and peak modulationAbstract
Under the “dual carbon” goal, renewable energy is embracing a new leapfrog development, which puts forward higher requirements for the flexibility of the power system. Solar thermal power generation, with its regulation characteristics comparable to conventional thermal power units, can quickly and deeply participate in power grid peak shaving and frequency modulation, thereby enhancing the flexibility of the power system. It is a promising renewable energy generation technology. This paper introduces the operating principles and system structure of solar thermal power generation technology, summarizes the advantages and disadvantages of various power generation technologies, and analyzes the research progress of solar thermal power generation technology. Based on this, considering the current development status and demands of solar thermal power generation, the paper discusses the issues that need further attention and the future development direction of solar thermal power generation technology.
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