The capital cost of Parabolic Trough plants is one of the most restrictive characteristics of Parabolic Trough technology, accounting for 40-45% of the total lifetime cost. This is one of the findings of the new report “Concentrated Solar Power Parabolic Trough: Cost & Performance” by CSP Today
Reductions in O&M costs offer a large scope for CSP cost reductions Finds CSP Report
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