SMALL-SCALE CONCENTRATING SOLAR POWER (CSP) PLANTS

ENEA has developed advanced methods for the design, construction and operation of Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) systems of different sizes and typologies to provide local urban and rural communities with essential energy services. Specifically, ENEA has defined a flexible “toolbox” for the development of small-scale, multi-generative CSP plants, which can be easily adapted to the different local scenarios. Application scenarios comprise developing countries located in the so-called “sun-belt”, including North Africa and Middle East, where the exploitation of solar energy is fundamental to provide basic services such as power supply, air conditioning, wastewater treatment and water desalination.

Benefits and Advantages:

• production of renewable energy with reduced use of fossil fuels;
• “On-demand” delivery of solar energy – even overnight and during cloudy periods – by the application of  suitable heat storage systems;
• Job creation and business opportunities in the energy sector;
• Specific training in qualified capacity building platforms for energy managers and technology transfer to local communities.

ENEA Service:

• plant design
• technology transfer
• consulting
• technical support
• training and capacity building

ENEA Activities:

• Project “STS-Med -– Small Scale Thermal solar district units for Mediterranean communities” -  Jordan,  Egypt, Cyprus and Italy (2012-2015)
• EU Project “MATS - Multipurpose applications by Thermodynamic Solar” - Egypt (2011-2015)

Keywords:
energy, concentrating solar power, CSP, small scale integrated solar plants, heat storage, co-generation, sustainability, energy efficiency, capacity building, technology transfer, renewables, training, desalination