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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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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 …
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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Abstract: Solar thermochemistry shows great potential as a viable solution for addressing the challenge of energy storage. The design of the reactor is still challenging the development and rapid upscaling of solar thermal conversion and storage processes. This study presents a novel reactor that capable of gas reheating and develops a comprehensive three-dimensional model that …
Abstract The solar furnace is key equipment for the thermochemical reaction research which uses focused solar energy to drive the reactor, and the solar flux distribution on the reactor surface plays a decisive role in the regulation of the thermochemical reaction process and formation of target products. In this paper, a reflective solar furnace with …
Abstract: Solar energy is not only the most abundant energy on earth but it is also renewable. The use of this energy is expanding very rapidly mainly through photovoltaic technology. However, electricity storage remains a bottleneck in tackling solar resource variability. Thus, solar thermal energy becomes of particular interest when energy storage is required, as …
La guía tiene como objetivo identificar las industrias y procesos aptos para integrar Energía Solar Térmica de Concentración, analizar la viabilidad de su aplicación en términos técnicos y económicos y evaluar el impacto potencial en el consumo energético industrial total Protermosolar aporta al IDAE su experiencia técnica para la elaboración de la guía, así como …
Abstract: The combination of calcium looping and concentrating solar power (CSP) is a promising energy conversion technology that can greatly increase the share of solar energy used in combined cooling, heating and power (CCHP) systems. This paper designs a CCHP system based on solar energy and thermochemical energy storage. The system runs all day through …
Abstract: Calcium looping (CaL) thermochemical energy storage (TCES) exhibits promising potential for application in concentrated solar power (CSP) plants. However, the CSP-CaL integrating system encounters challenges related to elevated heat loss and diminished power generation efficiency. Herein, for the sake of a more rational heat management and enhanced energy utilization, we propose a cascaded energy …
Source: PV Magazine The Australian Solar Thermal Energy Association (AUSTELA) has outlined changes that will be critical to attract long-duration dispatchable capacity into the National Electricity Market, in its response to a consultation on the Implementation Design Paper for the Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS). Dr Keith Lovegrove, Director of AUSTELA, said, “concentrating Solar Thermal Power …