Using solar energy as a renewable and clean source of energy is developing rapidly. Usage of heat storage facilities in different solar systems enables dispatchability in the production of electricity and building space heating demands. It can help to decrease the intermittence issue of solar energy. Heat storage facilities also help to smooth out fluctuations of energy demands during several time periods of a day. Phase change materials (PCMs) have vital roles in developing sustainable energy modules with their notable features. The thermal energy absorbed and released by these materials, over particular temperature ranges, has become an outstanding contender in solar energy systems. This paper assesses the progresses regarding the usage of these materials in solar chimney power plants. Some descriptions about the solar chimney power plants and their mechanisms and superiorities are provided. Different techniques used in thermal energy storage are discussed. Applications of phase change materials in solar chimney are also investigated. Finally, the main results of the review and some directions for future studies in this field are provided.

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