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The Economic and Reliability Benefits of CSP with Thermal Energy Storage: Literature Review and Research Needs

The Economic and Reliability Benefits of CSP with Thermal Energy Storage: Literature Review and Research Needs

Full Title:  The Economic and Reliability Benefits of CSP with Thermal Energy Storage: Literature Review and Research Needs
Author(s): N/A
Publisher(s): Concentrating Solar Power Alliance
Publication Date: September 1, 2014
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Description (excerpt):

First published in 2012, this revised and expanded technical report incorporates the latest research on the economic and reliability benefits of CSP with thermal energy storage and serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding the design and operational attributes of CSP plants with thermal energy storage. The report is intended for utilities, regulators, grid operators and policy makers, and presents a framework for more informed decision-making in the evaluation of competing resources to achieve better outcomes for energy consumers.

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