Development of 20MW Concentrated Solar Power System in Nigeria using System Advisor Model

Abdulkarim Mayere

Abstract


Solar energy electricity generation, in the form of concentrating solar power (CSP), is a proven renewable energy technology with the potential to compete with other forms of electricity generation technology, including fossil fuels. Some regions in Nigeria are ideally located to support the CSP technology. A design for 20MW CSP plant is presented using the System Advisor Model (SAM). A total of 2,964 heliostats are required covering 336,633 m2. The design shows the potential to reach a Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE) value of 0.13 $/kWh. 


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