Modelling and Assessing the Performance of Hybrid PV-CSP Plants in Morocco: A Parametric Study

Table 3

Main parameters of the PV model.

Parameter	Value
Solar field
Design irradiation	950 W/m^2
Design ambient temperature	25°C
Design wind velocity	5 m/s
Solar multiple	2
Row spacing	15 m
Solar collector
Type	Euro trough ET 150
Reflective aperture area	817.5 m2
Collector assembly aperture	5.75
Collector assembly length	150 m
Number of modules per collector assembly	8
Optical efficiency	86%
Thermal receiver
Type	Schott PTR70
Efficiency	93%
HTF type	DOWTHERM A
Minimum operating temperature of HTF	12°C
Maximum operating temperature of HTF	400°C
Power block
Cycle type	Rankine cycle
Cycle efficiency	40%
Design inlet temperature	391°C
Design outlet temperature	293°C
Storage
Thermal storage fluid	Hitec solar salt (60% NaNO3, 40% KNO3)
Storage tanks	2
Efficiency	0.985
Storage capacity	3 h