Concentrated Solar Power Systems

Concentrated Solar Power Systems, 1st Edition, by Bellamkonda Pragathi and D. P. Kothari, offers an analytical examination of solar thermal facilities. Published by Wiley-IEEE Press, this text introduces assessment tools and performance evaluation methods used in solar energy engineering. The authors combine theoretical principles with practical perspectives to assist readers evaluating facility design and operational output.

The core chapters provide focused evaluations of primary collector technologies, specifically examining linear Fresnel reflectors, parabolic troughs, and concentrating photovoltaic systems. Readers analyze structural characteristics, optical behavior, and energy conversion processes for each system configuration. These evaluations enable systematic comparisons of operational efficiency under varying solar conditions.

This 2025 publication accommodates students and academic researchers working across CSP technology design, production, development, optimization, and application. By offering quantitative metrics and practical frameworks, the book supports advanced coursework and research projects in renewable power engineering.