Solar Power Plants: Fundamentals, Technology, Systems, Economics

This work addresses the uses, advantages and costs of solar power plants, covering insolation - its variability, concentration and efficiency of use - and experimental and theoretical developments in the recently created field of solar-driven chemistry (thermal, quantum or electrical excitation). The authors of the papers in this book write from experience of the industry and describe design aspects of experimental and demonstration plants . The future potential of solar energy is considered, taking into account its non-detrimental impact on the environment.