A comprehensive review of solar chimney power plants: technology, performance, and future prospects

IF 7.1 2区工程技术 Q1 ENERGY & FUELS

Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments Pub Date : 2025-06-30 DOI:10.1016/j.seta.2025.104413

Lidong Zhu , Adnan I. Khdair , Alireza Aghaei , Kosar Zalipour , Haiji Chen , Masoud Afrand

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Abstract

The increasing global energy demand and environmental challenges have shifted the focus toward renewable energy sources, with solar energy emerging as one of the most viable and abundant options. Solar Chimney Power Plants (SCPPs) offer a promising method for harnessing solar thermal energy at low temperatures through a combination of solar and wind energy. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the SCPP technology, tracing its development from early theoretical models to the latest advancements. Key components such as the collector, tower, turbine, and energy storage layers are discussed in detail, along with the working principles of the system. Despite the potential benefits, including continuous power generation and minimal environmental impact, SCPPs face significant challenges such as low efficiency and high initial costs. This paper synthesizes findings from a wide range of studies, including design parameters, mathematical models, and performance analyses of SCPPs. Additionally, hybrid systems and economic studies are reviewed, offering insights into how SCPP technology can evolve to meet future energy demands. The review concludes by identifying current gaps in the research and suggesting pathways for future improvement.

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太阳能烟囱电厂：技术、性能和未来展望

日益增长的全球能源需求和环境挑战已将焦点转向可再生能源，太阳能成为最可行和最丰富的选择之一。太阳能烟囱发电厂（SCPPs）提供了一种很有前途的方法，通过太阳能和风能的结合，在低温下利用太阳能热能。这篇综述提供了SCPP技术的全面概述，追溯其发展从早期的理论模型到最新的进展。详细讨论了集热器、塔架、涡轮机和储能层等关键部件，以及系统的工作原理。尽管有潜在的好处，包括持续发电和对环境的影响最小，但SCPPs面临着效率低和初始成本高等重大挑战。本文综合了广泛的研究结果，包括设计参数、数学模型和SCPPs的性能分析。此外，还回顾了混合系统和经济研究，为SCPP技术如何发展以满足未来的能源需求提供了见解。该综述总结了目前研究中的差距，并提出了未来改进的途径。

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Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments Energy-Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

CiteScore

12.70

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12.50%

发文量

1091

期刊介绍： Encouraging a transition to a sustainable energy future is imperative for our world. Technologies that enable this shift in various sectors like transportation, heating, and power systems are of utmost importance. Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments welcomes papers focusing on a range of aspects and levels of technological advancements in energy generation and utilization. The aim is to reduce the negative environmental impact associated with energy production and consumption, spanning from laboratory experiments to real-world applications in the commercial sector.