CSP payback periods are higher but eventually returns are better
Jan 08:
The website carries here a case study shows that the payback period of concentrating solar power (CSP) is relatively longer 8This is due to high initial investments 8But returns are higher in the longer run 8The IRRs of solar tower technology is better than that of units using parabolic trough knowhow 8The effects of operation and maintenance costs and interest rate on the cost-benefit of CSP systems are relatively smaller, but cannot be ignored. Click on Reports for more