Abstract Two-step thermochemical cycles are efficient for producing H2 with solar energy, however, they face challenges with thermal losses at high temperatures needed for metal oxide reduction. This study introduces the first experimental demonstration of a thermo-electrochemical cycle for water splitting using ceria (CeO2). By applying electrical potential CeO2 is reduced at temperatures under 1000 …
New AI perfects heliostat aim to boost solar tower power
In concentrated solar tower plants, hundreds of heliostats mirror reflected sunlight up to a central receiver. But aiming these mirrors presents a dilemma: point them all at the center, and risk damaging the receiver with intense heat, or risk losing valuable energy with a more “fuzzy” focus. IMAGE ©DLR A new study from researchers at …
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Vast’s South Australia Solar Fuels (SASF) receives $700,000 in Australia-Singapore push to decarbonize shipping
Maersk is among the leaders in the push to decarbonize shipping by switching to green methanol Source: Solar Quarter HyFuel Solar Refinery Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of Vast Renewables Limited, has been awarded AUD 700,000 through the Australia-Singapore Low Emissions Technologies (ASLET) initiative to advance the development of South Australia Solar Fuels (SA Solar Fuels). …