Summary
Numerical thermodynamic simulations compare stone, water and combined water–stone thermal storage in a solar chimney power plant, assessing night-time electricity output and exergy destruction. The hybrid water–stone option smooths daily generation, cuts exergy losses by roughly 30% and raises night output by about 10%, while the plant also avoids carbon dioxide emissions and water use relative to steam power stations.
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