Recent Advances in Applications of Solar Dish Stirling Engine Technology

In the face of dangers posed by Climate Change in the World today, a shift to renewable sources is the need of the hour. A healthy mix of different energy sources of both renewable and non-renewable nature is the way to move forward. A Solar Stirling Engine has one of the highest thermal efficiency among Solar Thermals. Its applications can play a vital role in contributing to this energy mix of fuel sources. In this paper, recent advancements in the applications of the Solar Dish Stirling Engine System are reviewed. These include Solar Stirling Electric Power Generation, Off Grid Electrification, Combined Heat and Power, Hybridisation and Storage, Water pumping, Water distillation and desalination. It was found that researchers are assessing several new combinations of energy systems, especially in the case of Combined Heat and Power Systems for Residential and Commercial Buildings. Several Studies have also focused on using Solar Stirling Engines in conjunction with other technologies for Water Pumping in the agriculture sector, Water Distillation and Desalination, which is vital for the shortages of clean water.