High Pressure Water Solar Collector as Potential of Mini Steam Power Plant in Iraq

This paper explores the potential of utilizing high-pressure water solar collectors as a crucial component in mini steam power plants. The study focuses on integrating solar thermal energy with steam turbines to enhance electricity generation efficiency. By combining parabolic troughs with combined-cycle plants, the paper demonstrates the potential to minimize investment costs associated with the solar field while reducing CO2 emissions linked to conventional plants. A comprehensive analysis of the methodology is provided, encompassing hardware and software installation, advantages, challenges, and future trends. The results and discussions underscore the feasibility of incorporating high-pressure water solar collectors into existing power plants and outline the necessary modifications for successful integration. While solar energy adoption is still in its nascent stages in Iraq, where installation costs and limited expertise pose challenges, the paper highlights the significance of overcoming these barriers to promote energy-efficient systems. It is worth to conclude that by emphasizing the need for collaborative efforts involving private developers, financial institutions, and the government to drive the development and implementation of high-pressure water solar collectors for sustainable energy generation.