Farzaneh BagheriL. J. YebraŞafak BaykalFatma Nur VurgecRabia Nur KalemCagdas AkarsuKardelen KamisliÖmer AbaciEmin Selahattin UmduUmdu, Emin SelahattinKalem, Rabia NurVurgec, Fatma NurAkarsu, CagdasBaykal, SafakYebra, Luis J.Bagheri, Farzaneh2025-10-062025979833151517197983315151882166-954610.1109/CPE-POWERENG63314.2025.110272382-s2.0-105009404005https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-105009404005&doi=10.1109%2FCPE-POWERENG63314.2025.11027238&partnerID=40&md5=24f3d6ca3c0fb68f153e38c9b95ebe8fhttps://gcris.yasar.edu.tr/handle/123456789/8095https://doi.org/10.1109/CPE-POWERENG63314.2025.11027238This paper presents a Digital Twin analysis of a solar parabolic trough collector (PTC) plant focusing on its integration into electrical distribution networks within the framework of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP). As renewable energy integration becomes increasingly vital innovative methods are necessary to optimize network planning and enhance hosting capacity. This study centered on the TCP-100 facility of Plataforma Solar de Almería (CIEMAT) utilizes advanced modeling simulation techniques and real-time data analytics. The DT framework allows for a comprehensive assessment of the plant's performance under various conditions identifying optimal operating parameters and addressing CSP-specific integration challenges. By exploring the interaction between the concentrated solar plants and the electrical distribution network challenges the research aims to maximize power utilization efficiency while ensuring grid stability. Key contributions include the development of a specialized test tool for CSP integration validated through real-world application within Turkey's GDZ network. © 2025 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.Englishinfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessConcentrated Solar Power (csp), Digital Twin (dt), Parabolic Trough Collector (ptc), Advanced Analytics, Concentrated Solar Power, Concentration (process), Digital Twin, Economic Analysis, Electric Network Analysis, Electric Network Parameters, Electric Power Distribution, Integration, Integration Testing, Solar Concentrators, Electrical Distribution Networks, Innovative Method, Parabolic Trough, Parabolic Trough Collector, Parabolic Trough Collectors, Renewable Energy Integrations, Techno-economic Analysis, Digital Storage, Solar EnergyAdvanced Analytics, Concentrated solar power, Concentration (process), Digital twin, Economic analysis, Electric network analysis, Electric network parameters, Electric power distribution, Integration, Integration testing, Solar concentrators, Electrical distribution networks, Innovative method, Parabolic trough, Parabolic trough collector, Parabolic trough collectors, Renewable energy integrations, Techno-Economic analysis, Digital storage, Solar energyConcentrated Solar Power (CSP)Parabolic Trough Collector (PTC)Digital Twin (DT)Conference Object