Naslov
Analysis and Feasibility of Implementing Solar Chimney Power Plants in the Mediterranean Region

Autori
Nižetić, Sandro ; Ninić, Neven ; Klarin, Branko

Izvornik
Energy (0360-5442) 33 (2008), 11; 1680-1690

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
Solar chimney; Mediterranean region; Electric output; Levelized electricity cost

Sažetak
This paper analyses the feasibility of solar chimney power plants as an environmentally acceptable energy source for small settlements and islands of countries in the Mediterranean region. For the purpose of these analyses, two characteristic geographic locations (Split and Dubrovnik) in Croatia were chosen and simplified model for calculation of produced electric power output is also developed. These locations possess typical characteristics of the Mediterranean climate. The solar characteristics of the chosen geographic locations are shown along with characteristic meteorological data. A solar chimney (SC) power plant with a chimney height of 550 m and a collector roof diameter of 1, 250 m would produce 2.8 to 6.2 MW of power. The average annual electric power production of this SC power plant would range between 4.9 GWh/year and 8.9 GWh/year, but in reality from 5.0 to 6.0 GWh/year in average. An approximate costs analysis, which included a total investment estimate, was performed. The levelized electricity cost was also calculated. It is found that the price of produced electric energy by solar chimney power plant in Mediterranean region is considerably higher compared to the other power sources.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Temeljne tehničke znanosti

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