August 14, 2020 | Focal Line Solar Inc.

Thermal energy storage (TES) systems can boost the conversion of solar thermal into electricity. They allow the efficient storage of heat during the day so that electricity production continues at night. Currently, the expansion of small and midsized concentrated solar power plants is limited because of the shortage of tailor-made TES systems. TES plays a …

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Concentrated solar power plants to produce electricity at night thanks to storage technology

Energy potential of concentrated solar power for Europe