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Enhancing energy sustainability: integrating concentrated solar power in Jordan’s oil shale extraction

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This paper presents an experimental and modelling analysis of the integration of a concentrated solar power (CSP) plant into oil shale extraction in Jordan. The study examines Jordan’s proficiency in deep oil shale retorting utilizing Shell’s in-situ conversion process and determines the energy requirements for heating deep oil shale layers. A parabolic trough plant, modelled using SAM software, was designed to meet the energy demand. The plant’s annual energy output is 220 GWh, with a capital cost of $125 million and a levelized cost of energy (LCOE) of 3.17 cents/kWh. The study demonstrates the technological feasibility and economic viability of the proposed integration.

Source: International Journal of Low-Carbon Technologies

DOI: 10.1093/ijlct/ctae297

Authors: Mohammad Al-Addous, Mais Baqain, Mathhar Bdour, Volker Lenz

Institutions: German Jordanian University, Deutsches Biomasseforschungszentrum, Tallinn University of Technology

Language: English

Topic: Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Systems

Subfield: Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

Field: Energy

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Affordable and clean energy, Climate action, Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,886