A critical review on solar chimney power plant technology: influence of environment and geometrical parameters, barriers for commercialization, opportunities, and carbon emission mitigation

Summary

Surveys solar chimney power plants, covering their global development, how environmental conditions and plant geometry shape airflow and output, and why no large-scale plant has yet been commercialized. Using India as a case study, it estimates power potential and avoided carbon emissions by location and climate, then outlines remaining challenges, opportunities and recommendations for commercial deployment.

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