Solar Receivers for Thermal Power Generation: Fundamentals and Advanced Concepts looks at different Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) systems, their varying components and the modelling and optimization of solar receivers. Combining the detailed theory of receivers, all physical concepts in the process of converting solar radiation into electricity in CSP systems as well as the main components of CSP systems including solar concentrators, thermal receivers and power blocks. The main properties and working principles are addressed, along with the principles of solar resource and energy output of CSP systems, solar radiation. By covering different types and designs of solar receivers, heat transfer fluids, operating temperatures, and different techniques used in modelling and optimizing solar receivers, this book is targeted at academics engaged in sustainable energy engineering research, and academics and students specializing in power plant solarization.