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Concentrating solar power: its potential contribution to a sustainable energy future Imported Electricity 100 MW Concentrating Solar Power in Arizona with no storage 2010

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Category Imported Electricity
Source Concentrating solar power: its potential contribution to a sustainable energy future
Capital cost €(2010)3542/kW 1255£m(2010)/TWh
Operating cost €(2010)48/kW 17£m(2010)/TWh
Year for which cost is valid 2010 2010
Typical size 100 MW
Typical average output 28%

Notes

This is a cost for a concentrating solar plant IN ARIZONA.

The results look a bit out of line. Error in translation? It is table 5.1 on page 18 of the source.

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