Zhihao et al. [16] have developed a software tool HFLD for heliostat field layout design and performance calculation based on the energy balance. The final objective of their work is to predict the transient behavior of the thermodynamic parameters associated with the external disturbances and operational inputs change. Ershu et al. [17] have modeled a solar thermal power plant (DAHAN) using the modular modeling method. The mathematical models of heliostat field and receiver system are developed. The thermal storage system and conventional power plant are modeled using ‘‘STAR-90’’. The simulated results show the dynamic evolution of the steam temperature, the steam pressure, the steam flow and the generated power. The collector and cavity receiver of the same plant (DAHAN) are modeled by Qiang et al. [18] and the dynamic characteristics have been investigated under different disturbances based on the ‘‘STAR-90’’ simulation platform. Besides, Ferriere et al. [19] and Yebra et al. [20] have developed their own receiver model that corresponds to the French Themis and Spanish CESA-I tower plants respectively. Their model is also based on the energy balance.