Synhelion and CEMEX make further progress toward the world’s first fully solar-powered cement plant

IMAGE@Energy Connects  Press Release: Aug 3 2023 Synhelion and Cemex announced today a significant milestone in their joint effort to develop fully solar-driven cement production: the scaling of their technology to industrially-viable levels. This includes the continuous production of clinker, the most energy-intensive part of cement manufacturing, using only solar heat. At the beginning of …

Tour Gen-3 solar receivers at the 29th SolarPACES Conference in October

29th SolarPACES Conference 2023 Technical Tour Australia Tour the pilot-scale sodium receiver and falling curtain particle receiver in Australia During the 29th SolarPACES Conference, a day trip from Sydney will take you on a Technical Tour of the CSIRO National Solar Energy Centre at Newcastle, where the working of two gen-3 receivers will be demonstrated: …

Synhelion and CEMEX make further progress toward the world’s first fully concentrated solar power cement plant

Synhelion and Cemex announced today a significant milestone in their joint effort to develop fully solar-driven cement production: the scaling of their technology to industrially-viable levels. This includes the continuous production of clinker, the most energy-intensive part of cement manufacturing, using only solar heat. At the beginning of 2022, the companies announced the first-ever successful …

Cosin Solar wins more EPC contracts as China accelerates Concentrated Solar Power

Cosin Solar Won the Bid of the Solar Field and MSR System Equipment Supply for the 100 MW EPC Project of the Tuokexun County Concentrated Solar Power + PV Hybrid Project. On July 31, 2023, we received the “Notification of Award” from the Equipment and Materials Procurement Center of POWERCHINA, confirming that Cosin Solar has …

The Economics of Concentrated Solar Power and Thermal Energy Storage

Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) and Thermal Energy Storage (TES) are increasingly being recognized as cost-effective solutions for the world’s growing energy needs. These technologies, which harness the power of the sun and store it for later use, offer a sustainable and economical alternative to traditional fossil fuels. CSP, in particular, is a form of solar …

The Impact of Concentrated Solar Power on Sustainable Technology

Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) is rapidly emerging as a significant player in the realm of sustainable technology. This innovative form of renewable energy harnesses the sun’s rays, concentrating them into a small area to generate heat, which is then used to produce electricity. As we delve into the impact of CSP on advancements in sustainable …

GlassPoint: A Solar Startup Adapts to Changing Environment

GlassPoint, a Concentrated Solar Power startup that specializes in selling solar-generated steam for industrial uses, is revamping its strategy to ensure it can better navigate future challenges. The company, along with other climate-tech ventures, is anticipating improved results due to the increased focus on carbon emissions reduction. One of the main factors that differentiate GlassPoint’s …

Fraunhofer-Led New HybridKraft Project Initiates Power Generation with Concentrated Solar Power and PV Plant

A system is to be developed in the newly launched ‘HybridKraft’ project, funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection and headed by the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE. The hybrid combination of concentrated solar power plants, photovoltaics and storage promises cost-effective and stable electricity generation. A system is to …