April, 2024 | Focal Line Solar Inc. - Part 2

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

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.

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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Atlas reveals solar energy potential in Germany June 27, 2024
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Jun 06, 2024 Which roofs are suitable for solar panel installations? Where are photovoltaic systems already in place? How much output could be achieved with solar panel arrays at specific locations? A map developed by the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum fur Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) provides the answers. DLR's researchers used […]
Solar investment outstrips all other power forms: IEA June 27, 2024
Paris (AFP) June 6, 2024 More money is pouring into solar power than all other electricity sources combined, with investments set to reach half a trillion dollars this year, the world's top energy research body said Thursday. The International Energy Agency (IEA) forecast in a report that global investment in clean energy this year will […]
Safer and Flexible Battery Developed for Wearable Tech June 27, 2024
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jun 07, 2024 Researchers have developed a safer, cheaper, and more flexible battery option for wearable devices. Fitness trackers, smart watches, virtual-reality headsets, smart clothing, and implants are becoming ubiquitous. These devices need more flexible and miniaturized energy storage mechanisms for improved comfort, reliability, and longevity. Enhancements must not compromise safety. Recent

NYSEIA Pushing for 20 GW of Distributed Solar by 2035 June 26, 2024
The New York Solar Energy Industries Association (NYSEIA) has released “20 Gigawatts by 2035: Raising New York’s Distributed Solar Goal,” a policy report that calls on New York state lawmakers to raise the state’s distributed solar goal to 20 GW by 2035. Under New York’s current climate and energy transition plan, the state aims to […]
Trinasolar Wraps Up Solar Installation for Casella Family Brands June 26, 2024
Trinasolar and Casella Family Brands, an Australian winery, have completed a 5.7 MW solar farm near Casella’s production site in Yenda, New South Wales, Australia. The project comprises 8,730 Trinasolar low-voltage Vertex 650-655W (DEG21C.20) bifacial modules mounted on approximately 100 TrinaTracker Vanguard 2P trackers, capable of generating 11.53 GWh of electricity annually. This output will […]
Lightstar Rolling Out Unique Agrivoltaics Initiative in Detroit June 26, 2024
Lightstar and the City of Detroit are launching a solar initiative that combines urban agriculture and renewable energy. The Locally-Sited Utility-Scale Solar program is a multi-phase endeavor aimed at intertwining the growth of solar energy infrastructure with sustainable agricultural development in partnership with Detroit’s communities. Phase I of the project is set to bring solar […]

Ampion enrolls 130+ Wendy’s restaurants to community solar projects June 27, 2024
Community solar provider Ampion Renewable Energy is partnering with The Wendy’s Company to help Wendy’s restaurants source renewable energy. Nearly 100 company-operated restaurants and nearly 40 franchise restaurants in New York, Illinois and Massachusetts are now enrolled in Ampion+, a service that helps organizations reduce energy costs and secure renewable energy certificates (RECs) that substantiate… […]
NYSEIA asks Gov. Hochul to double distributed solar goal June 26, 2024
The New York Solar Energy Industries Association (NYSEIA) released “20 Gigawatts by 2035: Raising New York’s Distributed Solar Goal (The Roadmap),” a detailed policy report that calls on New York state lawmakers, including Gov. Kathy Hochul, to raise the state’s distributed solar goal to 20 GW by 2035. Under New York’s current climate and energy… […]
Trina to unveil 10-MWh ESS to North American market this summer June 26, 2024
Trina Storage Solutions US has released its Elementa 2 Elevate solution to the North American market. The 10-MWh energy storage solution is designed to support grid stability and renewable energy integration. The Elementa 2 product maxes at 4.075 MWh. Trina manufactures its own LFP battery cell, which provides it with transparency and control over its… […]