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Theoretical Comparative Study of CSP and PV Power Generation Systems for Remote Areas

Author(s)

Awa Mar, Serigne Thiao, Cheikh Mbow and Issakha Youm

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DOI:10.17265/1934-8975/2025.05.004

Affiliation(s)

1. Higher School of Engineering Sciences and Techniques, Amadou Makhtar MBOW University of Dakar (UAM), BP 45927 Dakar, Senegal 2. Laboratory of Chemistry and Physics of Materials (LCPM)/Department of Physics, Assane Seck University of Ziguinchor, BP 523 Ziguinchor, Senegal 3. Laboratory of Fluid Mechanical and Hydraulic, Department of Physics, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, University Cheikh Anta Diop of Dakar, BP 5005 Dakar, Senegal 4. Laboratory of Solar Energy, Materials and Systems, Department of Physics, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, University Cheikh anta Diop of Dakar, BP 5005 Dakar, Senegal

ABSTRACT

This paper analyzes the sizing and modeling of a mini power plant using CSP (concentrated solar power) and PV (photovoltaic) technology, focusing on remote areas such as CERER in Senegal. The objective is to model a PT (parabolic trough) collector connected to an Ericsson engine following a Joule cycle in order to evaluate electricity production during a typical day in April. Two operating strategies are considered: “sun-dependent” and “fixed hours”. The research includes modeling solar energy into usable heat using a PT Solar Courant collector, then into usable heat for work. The collector is characterized by high performance, low cost, and 80% optical efficiency with a collection area of 69.24 m². The results will enable a purely energy-based comparison, highlighting the efficiencies and collection areas between CSP and PV.

KEYWORDS

CSP (concentrated solar power), PV (photovoltaic), Ericsson engine, operating strategies, comparison

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