4 papers
A Stochastic-MILP dispatch optimization model for Concentrated Solar Thermal under uncertainty
Navid Mohammadzadeh, Huy Truong-Ba, Michael E. Cholette +2
Concentrated Solar Thermal (CST) offers a promising solution for large-scale solar energy utilization as Thermal Energy Storage (TES) enables electricity generation independently o…
Power system investment optimization to identify carbon neutrality scenarios for Italy
Alice Di Bella, Federico Canti, Matteo Giacomo Prina +3
In 2021, the European Commission has adopted the Fit-for-55 policy package, legally binding European countries to reduce their CO2 emissions by 55% with respect to 1990, a first st…
Heliostat-field soiling predictions and cleaning resource optimization for solar tower plants
Cody B. Anderson, Giovanni Picotti, Michael E. Cholette +3
This paper presents a novel methodology for characterizing soiling losses through experimental measurements. Soiling predictions were obtained by calibrating a soiling model based…
Stochastic Soiling Loss Models for Heliostats in Concentrating Solar Power Plants
Giovanni Picotti, Michael E. Cholette, Cody B. Anderson +2
Reflectance losses on solar mirrors due to soiling are a significant challenge for Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) plants. Soiling losses can vary significantly from site to site -…