Solar power generation user group

What is the Generator Users Group (GUG)?

The Generators Users Group (GUG) was formed to provide an opportunity for owner/operators of electric generators worldwide to share experiences, best practices, and lessons learned on design, installation, operation, maintenance, and overhaul.

What is a power Gen user group?

The complex distributed system of power gen may seem daunting, but working with your colleagues in these Users Groups from large, medium, and small owners, operators, and maintainers of power gen provide a highly valuable resource. New entrant personnel to seasoned personnel share knowledge in a fantastic technology transfer environment.

What does a power Gen professional do?

Professionals provide mentoring and receive mentoring from fellow owners, operators, and maintainers of power gen. Energy sector organizations achieve reliablity, efficiency, performance, and productivity gains by leverageing these Users Groups!

Are solar PV & CSP a peaking generator?

Although they do not meet the rapid response requirements of peaking generators, solar PV and CSP generation coincide with summer demand peaks caused by air-conditioning loads, especially in the sunny southwest. With sufficient thermal energy storage, CSP plants can run as baseload generators.

What is the IEA photovoltaic power systems technology collaboration programme?

The IEA Photovoltaic Power Systems Technology Collaboration Programme, which advocates for solar PV energy as a cornerstone of the transition to sustainable energy systems. It conducts various collaborative projects relevant to solar PV technologies and systems to reduce costs, analyse barriers and raise awareness of PV electricity’s potential.

Can solar power be combined with CSP?

The highest penetration of solar power will be possible with a combination of PV and CSP. The 50-MW Andasol-1 CSP plant in southern Spain includes 7.5 hours of thermal energy storage, allowing the plant to continue operation after sunset. Energy storage is provided by holding hot molten salt in large, insulated tanks.