Thermodynamic analyses of solar thermal gasification of coal for hybrid solar-fossil power and fuel production

► Thermodynamic analyses for steam and dry gasification of coal are presented. ► Hybrid solar-fossil paths to power and fuels are compared to those using only combustion. ► Hybrid power production can reduce specific CO2 emissions by more than 27%. ► Hybrid fuel production can reduce specific CO2 emissions by more than 39%.