Localization – A Major Key to Success of CSP. (May 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Weinrebe, G.; Balz, M.
• Is Part Of: Energy procedia. Volume 69(2015)
• Page Start: 2090
• Page End: 2096
• Publication Date: 2015-05
• Subjects: CSP -- localization -- localization strategy -- solar field -- design adaption; Power resources -- Congresses; Power resources -- Periodicals; Power resources; Conference proceedings; Periodicals; 333.7905
• DOI: 10.1016/j.egypro.2015.03.224
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1876-6102

Abstract

Abstract: Solar Electricity will arguably be the single most important energy resource in the future. CSP power plants have the advantage of dispatchability. Still, for a sustainable market success without subsidies, their costs have to be further reduced. One key to cost reduction and for successful projects in general is 'localization'. Localization here is defined as the process of adapting power plant type and design as well as system and component manufacturing methods to local conditions and production capabilities, and of increasing local capabilities. In the paper, localization as an integral part of any CSP market introduction and development strategy is discussed. Examples for successful, but also for failed localization are presented, focusing on the solar field.