Outlook for Large Scale Concentrating Solar Power

摘要

The market for large scale concentrating solar power (CSP) has re-opened around the world. This overview will describe the solar resource required for CSP and the ideal site requirements and countries. The distinguishing features and current costs of the four major CSP technologies will be highlighted and the outlook for cost reductions will be presented. The current status of major CSP projects around the world will then be summarized and the market trends will be presented.