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Preliminary feasibility evaluation of solar thermal power generation in India

Sudhakar SundarayRenewable Energy Technology Applications, The Energy and Resources Institute, Habitat Place, Lodhi Road, New Delhi110003, IndiaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Tara C. KandpalCentre for Energy Studies, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi110016, India
Pages 461-469 | Received 05 Oct 2012, Accepted 22 Jan 2013, Published online: 28 Feb 2013

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