Published September 1991 | Version v1
Report

Solar thermal electric technology

Creators

  • 1. Oesterreichische Elektrizitaetswirtschafts AG, Vienna (Austria)

Description

This paper describes the status and outlook of different solar thermal power generation technologies and resources. Technical characteristics of solar thermal systems are discussed. Also treated are environmental impacts and costs of solar thermal generating technology which are expected to be available between now and the year 2020. Some institutional and other barriers are pointed out which might delay the deployment of solar thermal power generating systems. Finally, recommendations of technology development priorities and the need and opportunities for international cooperation is stressed. (author). 25 refs, 2 figs, 8 tabs

Part of:
Electricity and the environment

Additional details

Publishing Information

Imprint Title
Electricity and the environment
Imprint Pagination
600 p.
Journal Page Range
p. 395-424.
Report number
IAEA-TECDOC--624

Conference

Title
Senior expert symposium on electricity and the environment.
Dates
13-17 May 1991.
Place
Helsinki (Finland).

INIS

Country of Publication
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
23028521
Subject category
S14: SOLAR ENERGY;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
COST; EFFICIENCY; ELECTRIC POWER; ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS; PARABOLIC TROUGH COLLECTORS; POWER GENERATION; SOLAR ENERGY; SOLAR THERMAL POWER PLANTS
Descriptors DEC
CONCENTRATING COLLECTORS; ENERGY; ENERGY SOURCES; EQUIPMENT; PARABOLIC COLLECTORS; POWER; POWER PLANTS; RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES; SOLAR COLLECTORS; SOLAR EQUIPMENT; SOLAR POWER PLANTS

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