A 50 MW concentrating solar power plant for Jordan

被引:74
作者
Al-Soud, Mohammed S. [1 ]
Hrayshat, Eyad S. [1 ]
机构
[1] Tafila Tech Univ, Fac Engn, Dept Elect Engn, Tafila 66110, Jordan
关键词
Concentrating solar power plant; Electricity generation; Feasibility analysis; Jordan; SYSTEMS; ENERGY;
D O I
10.1016/j.jclepro.2008.11.002
中图分类号
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
The potential of concentrating solar power plant (CSPP) technology in Jordan is assessed and the next steps for development of the first CSPP in the country are presented. For this purpose, a prototype of a 50 MW CSPP for electricity generation in Jordan is proposed and analysis of its economic feasibility has been performed. Moreover, a calculation model - using the concept design of the proposed CSPP, and the solar irradiation data - was developed to estimate the energy yield of the plant. Based on the analyzed solar irradiation data, it was found that Jordan has an outstanding potential for CSPP, especially in the southern locations of the country such as Quweira. At the same time Jordan's energy master plan is seeking for independent energy supply and for an increasing share of renewable energies. Furthermore, Jordan's demand curve over a day closely matches the electricity production of the proposed plant. Combination of these factors creates a very favorable situation. Therefore, establishment of the proposed 50 MW CSPP is highly recommended not only in Jordan, but also in many other countries, which have similar political and economical conditions such as those countries located in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. (C) 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码:625 / 635
页数:11
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