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FLS is a solar technology company with a long term vision.

Registered in the USA.

Based in the technology center of Ukraine.

Exports worldwide.

Using Hybrid Concentrated Solar Thermal (H-CST) energy technology.

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Focal Line Solar (FLS) is a solar technology company with a long term vision.  We understand that there are three precursors to solar becoming a dominate energy source:

  • it has to be available 24 hours a day
  • at the same time it has to be cheap
  • it must be reliable long term.

Our technology: Hybrid Concentrated Solar Thermal (H-CST) naturally H-CSP is a direct application.

Hybrid (H) refers to the PV modules integrated into the structure, which beneficially co-track the sun as part of the CST collector structure.  This provides a significant cost advantage over stand-alone PV.

Opportunities for solar thermal are endless.
Over 40,000 hours of design, engineering, modeling, research and testing have led to this unique design. The Hybrid-CST collector is designed as a low cost high reliability answer to the expensive traditional large scale thermal concentrators in the market.

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Published at Energy Conversion and Management – 4E analysis and parameter study of a solar-thermochemical energy storage CCHP system
Published at Energy Conversion and Management – 4E analysis and parameter study of a solar-thermochemical energy storage CCHP system

Abstract: The combination of calcium looping and concentrating solar power (CSP) is a promising energy conversion technology that can greatly increase the share of solar energy used in combined cooling, heating and power (CCHP) systems. This paper designs a CCHP system based on solar energy and thermochemical energy storage. The system runs all day through …

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Published at Energy – A cascaded thermochemical energy storage system enabling performance enhancement of concentrated solar power plants
Published at Energy – A cascaded thermochemical energy storage system enabling performance enhancement of concentrated solar power plants

Abstract: Calcium looping (CaL) thermochemical energy storage (TCES) exhibits promising potential for application in concentrated solar power (CSP) plants. However, the CSP-CaL integrating system encounters challenges related to elevated heat loss and diminished power generation efficiency. Herein, for the sake of a more rational heat management and enhanced energy utilization, we propose a cascaded energy …

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AUSTELA calls for hybrid contracts to recognise generation and storage capabilities of CSP as part of CIS consultation response
AUSTELA calls for hybrid contracts to recognise generation and storage capabilities of CSP as part of CIS consultation response

Source: PV Magazine The Australian Solar Thermal Energy Association (AUSTELA) has outlined changes that will be critical to attract long-duration dispatchable capacity into the National Electricity Market, in its response to a consultation on the Implementation Design Paper for the Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS). Dr Keith Lovegrove, Director of AUSTELA, said, “concentrating Solar Thermal Power …

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Researchers process wet waste with solar heat onsite in a mobile tanker truck
Researchers process wet waste with solar heat onsite in a mobile tanker truck

A team of solar researchers in Greece is contributing to the development of a technology to produce bio-crude from mixed wet waste processed onsite in a mobile solar-heated reaction chamber. They have innovated the use of concentrated solar thermal (CST) energy to heat this process using hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) to produce bio-crude, a thick oil …

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Published at Applied Thermal Engineering – Artificial neural Network-Based LCOH estimation for concentrated solar power plants for industrial process heating applications
Published at Applied Thermal Engineering – Artificial neural Network-Based LCOH estimation for concentrated solar power plants for industrial process heating applications

Abstract: A study was conducted to assess the feasibility of a 5MWt solar-only parabolic trough concentrated solar power (CSP) for industrial process heat (IPH) in various locations across Morocco. Furthermore, the initial plant design has been optimized by considering the number of full-load storage hours and the size of the solar field. Additionally, this study …

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Published at Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews – Economically feasible solutions in concentrating solar power technology specifically for heliostats – A review
Published at Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews – Economically feasible solutions in concentrating solar power technology specifically for heliostats – A review

Abstract: The progress in the deployment of power towers directly affected the reduction of the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE), a standard for economic assessment of technologies producing electricity. LCOE of CSP plants is predicted to drop down to less than 0.05 USD/kWh in the coming years. Fig. 2 gives the LCOE of various plants …

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Published at Energy – Concentrated solar heat for the decarbonization of industrial chemical processes: a case study on crude oil distillation
Published at Energy – Concentrated solar heat for the decarbonization of industrial chemical processes: a case study on crude oil distillation

Abstract: A novel strategy for the decarbonization of crude oil distillation was proposed considering two distillation columns located in Sicily that were simulated by adapting the equipment datasheet of the refinery Raffineria di Milazzo (RAM). The proposed approach consists of the integration of the topping section with a concentrating solar power (CSP) plant to decrease …

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SETO funding $30 million for CSP R&D innovation
SETO funding $30 million for CSP R&D innovation

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) announced the Concentrating Solar Flux to Heat and Power funding opportunity, which will award $30 million for innovative research, development, and demonstration projects that accelerate the large-scale development and deployment of concentrating solar-thermal power (CSP) technology. CSP technologies offer unique value as a renewable …

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La sevillana Bluesolar pone en marcha una planta piloto que combina lo más óptimo de la tecnología termosolar y fotovoltaica.
La sevillana Bluesolar pone en marcha una planta piloto que combina lo más óptimo de la tecnología termosolar y fotovoltaica.

Bluesolar, una innovadora patente desarrollada por las empresas andaluzas Ghenova y Capsun en Sevilla, fusiona tecnología fotovoltaica y termosolar en una sola planta, permitiendo la generación de electricidad tanto de día como de noche a un coste competitivo. Esta tecnología, conocida como Spire y comercializada bajo la marca Bluesolar, utiliza filtros ópticos para aprovechar el …

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Published at Applied Thermal Engineering – Enhancement of the Power-to-Heat Energy Conversion Process of a Thermal Energy Storage Cycle through the use of a Thermoelectric Heat Pump
Published at Applied Thermal Engineering – Enhancement of the Power-to-Heat Energy Conversion Process of a Thermal Energy Storage Cycle through the use of a Thermoelectric Heat Pump

Abstract: The principal strategy for achieving a neutral climate entails enhancing the share of renewable energies in the energy mix, in conjunction with promoting innovation in efficient technologies. Thermal energy storage systems have the potential to efficiently handle the intermittent nature of renewable energy sources. Furthermore, these systems can effectively handle shifts in both heat …

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