Using SAM, estimate the levelized cost for a central receiver solar power plant with (10 mathrm{~h}) of

Question:

Using SAM, estimate the levelized cost for a central receiver solar power plant with $10 \mathrm{~h}$ of storage in Phoenix, AZ, similar to the one shown in Figure 8.30. Assume that the receiver is of external design and that heat rejection in the condenser is with a wet cooling tower configuration. Comment on the availability of cooling water and state all of your assumptions.

Figure 8.30