Enhancing the efficiency of conventional solar power plants through Technological Advancements
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https://doi.org/10.62431/ayxdrh21Keywords:
Solar power plant, Efficiency improvement, Advanced PVs, Temperature losses, Tracking system, Automation in solar power plant, Advanced inspectionAbstract
As the traditional energy reserves like coal, oil, and uranium are reducing due to rapid increase in the global demand, the growing disparity between production and consumption of fuel has triggered global energy crises. So, solar energy emerges as a premier renewable alternative that offers a clean, limitless, and cheap power source. This paper examines modern innovations designed to maximize the efficiency of conventional solar power plant. By analyzing key developments such as advanced photovoltaic (PV) materials and sophisticated tracking systems, we explore how performance can be significantly improved. A detailed case study of modern solar power plant is included to demonstrate these technological advancements in various parts of solar power plant.
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