Solar Cogeneration Assesment Report of Solar Central Receiver Cogeneration Conceptual Design Study Projects

摘要

In mid-1980, the Department of Energy solicited proposals for conceptual designs and economic studies applicable to central-receiver-based cogeneration facilities. Seven proposals were selected and have been completed. Presented are a brief description of the conceptual design, a summary of the prime contractor's economic analysis, and the site owner's assessment for each project. In spite of the many variables that make absolute comparisons impossible, the projects indicate that solar central receiver cogeneration has a number of promising applications and merits further study in selected areas.