Concentrated Solar Power
What is Micro CSP
Micro CSP stands for Micro Concentrated Solar Power. It refers to a type of solar power technology that utilizes concentrating solar thermal collectors on a smaller scale compared to traditional large-scale Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plants.
Concentrated Solar Power systems use mirrors or lenses to concentrate sunlight onto a receiver, which then converts the solar energy into heat. This heat can be used to generate electricity through a steam turbine or other thermal conversion processes.
How does it work?
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Concentrated Solar Power
Uses mirrors or lenses to concentrate sunlight.
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Micro CSP Configuration
Smaller-scale CSP systems for distributed energy generation.
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Heat Collection
Sunlight is concentrated onto a receiver to generate heat.
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Heat Transfer and Storage
Heat is carried by a fluid and stored for later use.
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Power Generation
Stored heat is used to generate electricity for local or grid distribution.
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Micro CSP systems offer flexibility and cost advantages for decentralized energy production in resource-constrained areas.