Month: May 2024

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Published at International Journal of Hydrogen Energy – Investigation on the activity of Ni doped Ce0.8Zr0.2O2 for solar thermochemical water splitting combined with partial oxidation of methane

Abstract The incredible potential of metal oxide-based two-step solar-driven thermochemical water splitting technology lies in its ability to harness limitless solar energy to produce clean and renewable hydrogen fuel. However, achieving high redox kinetics and lowering the reaction temperature remain the primary challenges in hydrogen production. The CeO2–ZrO2 system is a well-known oxygen carrier for …

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Published at Journal of Energy Storage – Efficient solar-thermal conversion and thermal energy storage towards personal thermal management and thermoelectric power generation enabled by massive screen printing of carbon nanotube dopped energy storage gels

Abstract: Converting clean solar energy into thermal and electrical energy can effectively alleviate energy shortages and environmental crises. However, the intermittency and low utilization of solar energy are currently urgent issues that need to be addressed. The combination of solar-thermal conversion, heat energy storage, and heat energy utilization has been exploited as an emerging methodology …

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CSP experts launch SolStor Energy: long-duration storage for the US

SolStor Energy will combine CSP+TES – delivering solar at night, complementing PV in the new 100% renewable grid A team of industry experts have joined together to form SolStor Energy, a new US development company to deploy concentrating solar power (CSP) with thermal energy storage (TES) to supply energy from the sun at night. SolStor …

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Published at Advanced Energy Materials – Thermochemical Oxygen Pumping with Perovskite Reticulated Porous Ceramics for Enhanced Reduction of Ceria in Thermochemical Fuel Production

Thermochemical Oxygen Pumping with Perovskite Reticulated Porous Ceramics for Enhanced Reduction of Ceria in Thermochemical Fuel Production Abstract: Within this work, reticulated monolithic foams and granules made from CaMnO3 − δ and strontium substituted variations are demonstrated to significantly improve the performance of a water splitting redox oxide when employed as a thermochemical oxygen pumping material. …

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DLR Institute of Solar Research seeks a Master’s student in Mechanical Engineering

Hiring 🚀 Do you want to contribute to a renewable energy supply? Then the DLR Institute of Solar Research is the right place for you! Our institute researches the utilisation of solar energy with the aim of further reducing CO₂ emissions. In addition to CO₂-free electricity generation, the provision of sustainable process heat in energy-intensive …

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Valparaiso University undergrads demonstrate multi-year thermochemical energy storage

IMAGE©Valparaiso University The solar lab at Valparaiso University: This solar furnace uses a horizontal, on-axis optical configuration. A heliostat reflects solar radiation into a faceted, spherical concentrator comprising 305 hexagonal mirrors. The concentrator has a focal length of 5.77 m and a rim angle of approximately 20°. It focuses the radiation to an approximately 6 …

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With China’s latest awarded bid, Cosin’s CSP pipeline reaches 1,360 MW

News Source: Cosin Solar On April 22, 2024, we received the “Notification of Award” from Shandong Luneng Three Public Bidding Co., LTD., confirming that Cosin Solar won the bid for the solar field and MSR system equipment supply of the 100MW CSP part of the Luneng Fukang Hybrid Project (new energy marketization and grid connection project) …

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Happy 30th Anniversary! SolarPACES Conference 2024 Photo Contest

With the 30th edition of the SolarPACES Conference approaching, we would like to express our gratitude to all participants for sharing their cutting-edge research with the global CSP community! The submission of over 500 abstracts promises an exceptional conference in October. Join us in celebrating with a special photo contest: We invite you to participate …

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IEA seeks two Energy Analysts – Clean Electricity Transitions and Renewables Integration

The IEA is hiring for two positions: Applications due by May 16th 1. Energy Analyst – Clean Electricity Transitions, Lead Modeler Paris, France Full Time Two years The IEA is seeking to recruit an Energy Analyst to join the Renewables Integration and Secure Electricity (RISE) Unit. RISE performs analysis and provides advice to policy makers …

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Solar engineering researchers needed – TOPCSP aims for new CSP PhDs

Professor Celia Sobrino, who teaches Thermal and Fluids Engineering at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, describes how TOPCSP aims to increase the supply of solar engineering researchers TOPCSP, a new doctoral network aims to be the first PhD training program to respond to the growing need for qualified CSP researchers New ways are being developed …

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