Integrated Analysis of Dispatchable Concentrated Solar Power

Many countries in the world investigate the role of concentrated solar power for the future electricity generation. The technology bears many advantages in comparison with other renewable energy sources, as it can be combined with thermal energy storage and can thus be used to supply peak electricity and provide a higher flexibility and dispatchability. Availableconcepts differ in terms of energy yield, degree of dispatchability and levelized cost of electricity generation. Moreover, the possible contribution of CSP plants to grid security remains often unclear.