Title :
Planting the seed
Author :
Mehos, Mark ; Kabel, Dan ; Smithers, Phil
Abstract :
In the United States and around the world, interest in concentrating solar power (CSP) is growing rapidly and its use is increasing. This solar thermal technology can meet a significant share of our electricity demand. Yet, while CSP´s market share rises, concerns about the potential impact of CSP-generated electricity on the stability and operation of the U.S. power grid might create barriers to its future expansion in America.
Keywords :
power grids; power system economics; solar power stations; thermal power stations; U.S. power grid; concentrating solar power; electricity demand; solar thermal technology; Power generation; Power generation economics; Power system stability; Power transmission lines; Satellites; Solar energy; Solar power generation; Solar radiation;
Journal_Title :
Power and Energy Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MPE.2009.932308