Integrating geothermal energy and a solar chimney to maximize renewable energy production: An analytical investigation of a novel hybrid system

Summary

Analytical model of a hybrid plant in which a geothermal 'pipe' supplements a solar chimney so it can keep running when sunlight is insufficient. A single deep well could supply up to 71 kW, and a Manzanares-scale design is assessed while varying well layout, size and temperature. A six-inlet pipe arrangement raises output by about 26% over the single-well version.

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