Hybrid concentrated solar biomass (HCSB) plant for electricity generation in Australia: Design and evaluation of techno-economic and environmental performance

Middelhoff, E; Andrade Furtado, L; Peterseim, JH; Madden, B; Ximenes, F; Florin, N

Hybrid concentrated solar biomass (HCSB) plant for electricity generation in Australia: Design and evaluation of techno-economic and environmental performance

Middelhoff, E Andrade Furtado, L Peterseim, JH Madden, B

Ximenes, F Florin, N

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Publisher:: PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD
Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Energy Conversion and Management, 2021, 240
Issue Date:: 2021-07-15

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dc.contributor.author	Middelhoff, E
dc.contributor.author	Andrade Furtado, L
dc.contributor.author	Peterseim, JH
dc.contributor.author	Madden, B https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9167-8535
dc.contributor.author	Ximenes, F
dc.contributor.author	Florin, N https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8436-4711
dc.date.accessioned	2021-11-18T05:48:28Z
dc.date.available	2021-11-18T05:48:28Z
dc.date.issued	2021-07-15
dc.identifier.citation	Energy Conversion and Management, 2021, 240
dc.identifier.issn	0196-8904
dc.identifier.issn	1879-2227
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/151711
dc.description.abstract	Cost-efficient dispatchable renewable technologies are critical for enabling the energy transition towards 100% renewable generation. One promising example involves the integration of biomass boilers with concentrated solar power (CSP) referred to as hybrid concentrated solar biomass (HCSB) plants. This study evaluates the technical feasibility of a potential plant design for a rice-straw-fed HCSB plant. A case study for the Riverina-Murray region of Australia, a prime area for deployment owing to abundant solar and biomass resources is presented. Based on an assessment of different hybrid concepts, we investigate a solar-biomass hybridization with a concentrated solar tower system. With this hybrid concept, both the CSP and biomass boiler can raise steam to feed the high-pressure turbine enabling greater thermal efficiency. We evaluate HCSB plant performance at four scales: 5, 15, 30 and 50 MWe. Depending on size, HCSB plants reach thermal efficiencies from 21 to 34%. Considering the economic feasibility, assuming an internal rate of return (IRR) of 11%, viable deployment requires an electricity price of AU$ 120–350/MWh. The techno-economic assessment demonstrates advantages compared to standalone CSP plants and highlights the competitiveness of HCSB plants compared to other renewable technologies in Australia. The social and environmental impact assessment highlights additional benefits including local job creation and potential carbon emission mitigation.
dc.language	English
dc.publisher	PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD
dc.relation.ispartof	Energy Conversion and Management
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1016/j.enconman.2021.114244
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.subject	0906 Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 0913 Mechanical Engineering
dc.subject.classification	Energy
dc.title	Hybrid concentrated solar biomass (HCSB) plant for electricity generation in Australia: Design and evaluation of techno-economic and environmental performance
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	240
utslib.for	0906 Electrical and Electronic Engineering
utslib.for	0913 Mechanical Engineering
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/DVC (Research)
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/DVC (Research)/Institute For Sustainable Futures
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - ISF - Institute for Sustainable Futures
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dc.date.updated	2021-11-18T05:48:26Z
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pubs.volume	240

Abstract:

Cost-efficient dispatchable renewable technologies are critical for enabling the energy transition towards 100% renewable generation. One promising example involves the integration of biomass boilers with concentrated solar power (CSP) referred to as hybrid concentrated solar biomass (HCSB) plants. This study evaluates the technical feasibility of a potential plant design for a rice-straw-fed HCSB plant. A case study for the Riverina-Murray region of Australia, a prime area for deployment owing to abundant solar and biomass resources is presented. Based on an assessment of different hybrid concepts, we investigate a solar-biomass hybridization with a concentrated solar tower system. With this hybrid concept, both the CSP and biomass boiler can raise steam to feed the high-pressure turbine enabling greater thermal efficiency. We evaluate HCSB plant performance at four scales: 5, 15, 30 and 50 MWe. Depending on size, HCSB plants reach thermal efficiencies from 21 to 34%. Considering the economic feasibility, assuming an internal rate of return (IRR) of 11%, viable deployment requires an electricity price of AU$ 120–350/MWh. The techno-economic assessment demonstrates advantages compared to standalone CSP plants and highlights the competitiveness of HCSB plants compared to other renewable technologies in Australia. The social and environmental impact assessment highlights additional benefits including local job creation and potential carbon emission mitigation.

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