EXPERIMENTALLY VALIDATED LONG-TERM ENERGY PRODUCTION PREDICTION MODEL FOR SOLAR DISH/STIRLING ELECTRIC GENERATING SYSTEMS

摘要

Dish/Stirling solar electric systems arc currently being tested for performance and longevity in order to bring them to the electric power generation market. Studies both in Germany and the United States indicate that a significant market exists for these systems if they perform in actual installations according to tested conditions, and if, when produced in large numbers their cost will drop to goals currently being projected (Stine and Diver, 1994).In the 198()'s, considerable experience was gained operating eight dish/Stirling systems of three different designs. One of these recorded the 'world's record' for converting solar energy into electricity of 29.4%. The approach to system performance prediction taken in this presentation results from lessons learned in testing these early systems, and those currently being tested.