Parabolic-trough solar thermal power plant simulation scheme, multi-objective genetic algorithm calibration and validation

► We develop a simulator scheme for calibrating and validating a parabolic-trough solar thermal power plant model. ► The main goal is to facilitate all the processes required for simulation. ► The simulator scheme increases productivity and can be adapted to any kind of system. ► A calibration method using genetic algorithms is presented. ► This calibration method improves the results previously obtained.