A Novel Method for Assessing the Techno-Economical Compatibility of Solar Thermal Integrations
Abstract
This paper is themed for solar thermal heating for industrial applications. Given the complexity of retrofitting a solar system in existing boiler network, there is a need for common evaluation for comprehensive singularity of techno-economic analysis. This paper aims to present a method to evaluate the compatibility of a solar thermal integration in an industrial process. Two performance indicators are introduced to quantify in a comprehensive way all the financial and technical boundaries influences on the design choices and on the costs of a solar thermal integration. The methodology is then used for a real case scenario to compare the pros and cons of two different integration approaches (hot water vs steam) to a brewery in southern Europe.