Table 3 Key parameters for LCOE Estimation in the present study.

From: An experimental analysis of the performance of direct absorption parabolic trough collectors with laser-processed copper surfaces

Parameter

Value

Unit

Interest rate (\(\:i\))

8

%

System lifetime (\(\:n\))

20

year

Capital recovery factor (\(\:CRF\))

10.19

%

Investments cost (\(\:{Z}_{investment}\))

DAPTC cost + copper surfaces cost + laser processing cost

$

DAPTC cost (storage tank, reflector, glass absorber tube, and glass cover)

192

$

Without pattern configuration cost

7.5

$

Patterned configuration cost

22.5

$

Operation and maintenance Cost (\(\:{Z}_{O\&M}\))

0.025×\(\:{Z}_{investment}\)

$

Annual operational hours (\(\:{t}_{annual}\))

2555

h

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