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As the world continues to grapple with the challenges of climate change and the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the search for sustainable and efficient energy storage solutions has become a top priority. One promising technology that has garnered significant attention in recent years is thermal energy storage (TES). This innovative approach to …
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Simplified analytical model to describe wind loads and wind-induced tracking deviations of heliostats Abstract: Wind-induced tracking deviations of heliostats can be analyzed through numerical simulations or experimental studies on a full-scale heliostat. However, these methods are relatively costly and often, simpler estimations are necessary and sufficient. One simpler approach is to use an analytical model that describes …
Structured sulphur trioxide splitting catalytic systems and allothermally-heated reactors for the implementation of Sulphur-based thermochemical cycles via a centrifugal solar particle receiver Abstract: Catalytic sulphur trioxide splitting is the highest-temperature (850–900 °C), endothermic step of several sulphur-based thermochemical cycles targeted to production of hydrogen or solid sulphur. The demonstrated capability of centrifugal particle solar receivers of …
IMAGE@Cerro Dominador Tower Concentrating Solar Power plant, Chile Abstract: Solar receivers and reactors are critical equipment to convert high-flux solar energy into thermal and chemical energy. However, the high flux solar energy is highly uneven and may shorten the solar receiver and reactor life due to considerable fatigue strain. This paper proposes a new Light …
Collaboration to decarbonize America’s “First Hydrogen City” through Heliogen’s patented breakthrough CST technology. Heliogen, Inc. (“Heliogen”) (NYSE: HLGN), a leading provider of AI-enabled concentrating solar energy, today announced the execution of a definitive contract with The City of Lancaster, California (“The City” or “Lancaster”) to produce green hydrogen to be purchased by Lancaster for the city’s …
Heliogen’s most recent iteration of its heliostats – to be square Press Release: Heliogen Collaboration to decarbonize America’s “First Hydrogen City” through Heliogen’s patented breakthrough CST technology PASADENA, Calif. & LANCASTER, Calif. (June 6, 2023) —Heliogen, Inc. (“Heliogen”) (NYSE: HLGN), a leading provider of AI-enabled concentrating solar energy, today announced the execution of a definitive contract …
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Granite and soapstone tested for thermal storage in Tanzania Source: Sci Tech Daily The future of sustainable energy storage might be found in commonplace materials such as rocks, specifically soapstone and granite, in combination with solar power, according to a study published in ACS Omega. The next generation of sustainable energy technology might be built from …
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Concentrated solar power (CSP) with thermal energy storage is an innovative and promising technology that has the potential to revolutionize the renewable energy sector. This technology harnesses the sun’s energy by using mirrors or lenses to concentrate sunlight onto a small area, where it is converted into heat. This heat is then stored in a …
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Pathways to the use of concentrated solar heat for high temperature industrial processes Abstract: New analysis is presented identifying strong potential for Concentrating Solar Thermal technology (CST) to be a cost-effective contributor to future sources of net zero-emissions, high temperature industrial process heat relative to other emerging options. Nevertheless, significant further development of the technology …
Concentrated solar power (CSP) has been gaining significant attention in recent years as a viable alternative to conventional fossil fuel-based energy generation. This technology, which uses mirrors or lenses to concentrate sunlight onto a small area, can generate high temperatures that can be harnessed for various applications, including electricity production and industrial heat. As industries …
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