| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1549672 | Solar Energy | 2015 | 13 Pages |
Abstract
The use of irradiation data from the Chile-SR model for system simulation indicates that solar fractions over 80% are achievable for residential-sized solar thermal systems in most of the country, with PV systems yielding between 4.5 and 8Â kWÂ h/kWpv, and CSP annual yields of up to 240Â GWÂ h/year for a 50Â MW parabolic trough plant. These results indicate that the country has the potential for ample utilization of solar energy conversion technologies in most of its territory when considering annual GHI and DNI, suitable terrain availability and energy (electricity and heat) demand from industrial, commercial and residential activities.
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Authors
Rodrigo A. Escobar, Cristián Cortés, Alan Pino, Marcelo Salgado, Enio Bueno Pereira, Fernando Ramos Martins, John Boland, José Miguel Cardemil,