Summary
Builds a theoretical model of the maximum power output and efficiency of solar chimney power plants, accounting for solar radiation, geometry and ambient conditions, and checks it against simulations of the Spanish prototype. Peak power depends on every plant dimension and on environmental conditions, not on chimney height alone; under strong sunshine, a 300 m chimney gives roughly 1% efficiency.
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