Industrial solar heat potential in Chile: A technical-economic analysis
This paper presents a comprehensive techno-economical potential analysis for integrating solar heat for industrial processes (SHIP) in Chile. Utilizing TRNSYS software for simulation and Python for data analysis, the study evaluates the levelized cost of heat (LCoH) and solar fraction for various in...
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| description | This paper presents a comprehensive techno-economical potential analysis for integrating solar heat for industrial processes (SHIP) in Chile. Utilizing TRNSYS software for simulation and Python for data analysis, the study evaluates the levelized cost of heat (LCoH) and solar fraction for various industrial sectors across different regions of the country. The findings indicate that regions such as Coquimbo, Antofagasta, and Metropolitan exhibit high solar fractions and competitive LCoH values, particularly in hot water production. The central zone, especially the Metropolitan region, demonstrates significant potential for steam generation, achieving an average solar fraction of 50 % and producing 295 GWh/year of solar thermal energy. Validation with real-world data demonstrated an average error margin of 21 %, underscoring the developed heat load calculation model's reliability. The study concluded that SHIP is a viable solution for reducing energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions in Chile. It has the potential to displace over 3,500 GWh/year of fossil fuel energy in the considered productive sectors. These findings highlight the strategic importance of supporting SHIP implementation through favorable policies and investments. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-1eb7c38da4f641189d41efdd8911d0c12025-01-05T04:28:48ZengElsevierSolar Energy Advances2667-11312025-01-015100082Industrial solar heat potential in Chile: A technical-economic analysisDiego Naranjo0Francisco Fuentes1Iván Muñoz2Fundación Fraunhofer Chile Research, Santiago, ChileCorresponding author.; Fundación Fraunhofer Chile Research, Santiago, ChileFundación Fraunhofer Chile Research, Santiago, ChileThis paper presents a comprehensive techno-economical potential analysis for integrating solar heat for industrial processes (SHIP) in Chile. Utilizing TRNSYS software for simulation and Python for data analysis, the study evaluates the levelized cost of heat (LCoH) and solar fraction for various industrial sectors across different regions of the country. The findings indicate that regions such as Coquimbo, Antofagasta, and Metropolitan exhibit high solar fractions and competitive LCoH values, particularly in hot water production. The central zone, especially the Metropolitan region, demonstrates significant potential for steam generation, achieving an average solar fraction of 50 % and producing 295 GWh/year of solar thermal energy. Validation with real-world data demonstrated an average error margin of 21 %, underscoring the developed heat load calculation model's reliability. The study concluded that SHIP is a viable solution for reducing energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions in Chile. It has the potential to displace over 3,500 GWh/year of fossil fuel energy in the considered productive sectors. These findings highlight the strategic importance of supporting SHIP implementation through favorable policies and investments.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667113124000329Solar heat for industrial processesTRNSYSTechno-economical potentialLevelized cost of heatChile |
| spellingShingle | Diego Naranjo Francisco Fuentes Iván Muñoz Industrial solar heat potential in Chile: A technical-economic analysis Solar Energy Advances Solar heat for industrial processes TRNSYS Techno-economical potential Levelized cost of heat Chile |
| title | Industrial solar heat potential in Chile: A technical-economic analysis |
| title_full | Industrial solar heat potential in Chile: A technical-economic analysis |
| title_fullStr | Industrial solar heat potential in Chile: A technical-economic analysis |
| title_full_unstemmed | Industrial solar heat potential in Chile: A technical-economic analysis |
| title_short | Industrial solar heat potential in Chile: A technical-economic analysis |
| title_sort | industrial solar heat potential in chile a technical economic analysis |
| topic | Solar heat for industrial processes TRNSYS Techno-economical potential Levelized cost of heat Chile |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667113124000329 |
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