Novel integration options of concentrating solar thermal technology with fossil-fuelled and CO2 capture processes

摘要: Abstract Concentrating solar thermal (CST) technology has been commercially proven in utility-scale power plants that have operation since the 1980’s. CST uses reflecting surfaces to focus energy onto collectors, generating extreme heat than can be used for a variety of purposes. The current is large-scale electrical generation. However, new applications, such as fuels, are quickly gaining momentum. One key shortcoming its sensitivity disruptions sunlight availability over time. systems require either storage or backup operate during heavy cloud periods at night. On other hand, fossil-based high and reliability, but they generate substantial CO 2 emissions compared equivalent processes. A novel solution would combine benefits fossil-fueled systems. Such solar-fossil hybrid system guarantee absence stored energy. addition carbon capture these could reduce their intensity almost zero. This paper introduces three important systems: (1) Integrated Solar Combined Cycle (ISCC), (2) Solar-assisted post-combustion (SAPCAP), (3) gasification with capture. These concepts great potential overcome inherent limitations component technologies achieve superior greenhouse gas mitigation techno-economic performance applications. describes features described earlier, discusses advantages disadvantages, provides examples goal this manuscript introduce experts CCS fields opportunities integration between benefits.