Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)

Generation of heat through focused or reflected sunlight, which may also be used to generate electricity with a steam turbine.

LUX TAKE:

Concentrated solar power offers a flexible source of electricity due to the added value of thermal storage. However, its current levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) is still more expensive than photovoltaic or wind energy systems with battery storage, which poses a clear limitation for technology adoption. Despite forecasted technology cost reductions, clients are advised to remain cautious and ...

Lux Take last updated on January 31, 2020
Data last updated on October 22, 2020

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Lux Research analysts and the Lux Intelligence Engine have added the following recent concentrated solar power developments.

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Australian scientists develop solar thermal solution for decarbonizing aluminium (August 10, 2020)

Crescent Dunes CSP plant (110 MW) owner Tonopah Solar Energy files for bankrupcy (August 7, 2020)

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