Assessment of solar chimney combined with phase change materials

Summary

Review of research on integrating phase change materials into solar chimney power plants as thermal energy storage, aimed at reducing the intermittency of solar input and allowing electricity output to follow demand. It outlines how solar chimneys work and their advantages, compares thermal storage techniques, surveys PCM applications in these plants, and identifies directions for future research.

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