Evaluation of the influence of soil thermal inertia on the performance of a solar chimney power plant

▸ Solar chimney power plants are a technology capable to generate renewable energy from solar radiation. ▸ The ground under the solar chimney can act as a heat storage system. ▸ The soil thermal inertia plays a relevant role in a scenario where the plant operates continuously. ▸ A higher compaction of soil causes a relevant increase on total energy generation.