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Dear Colleagues, As the Conference Chair, it is my great pleasure to invite you to the 31st SolarPACES International Conference, which will be held in Almería, Spain, from September 23–26, 2025. Achieving full decarbonization of the energy sector, where two thirds of total demand is heat and one third is electricity, is a highly challenging …
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Abstract Efficient utilization of full-spectrum solar photons is significant for improving the efficiency of solar energy conversion and thus alleviating energy shortage. In this work, a novel concentrated ordered conversion system based on a parabolic trough collector (PTC) that couples photocatalysis and Rankine cycle for hydrogen and electricity cogeneration to more efficiently use the full-spectrum …
Abstract Concentrated solar thermal (CST) systems, capable of driving high-temperature processes up to 2000 K, hold significant potential for chemical and industrial applications. This paper reviews methods for measuring concentrated solar flux, focusing on their role in calculating key optical performance metrics such as concentration ratio and optical efficiency. It also explores the challenges associated …
At each of the three towers at Ivanpah, heat from mirrors concentrating sunlight is focused up to a solar receiver. Water transfers the heat to a steam cycle power block at each base. PG&E has moved to cut short its 25 year contract with the Ivanpah tower solar project, which comprises three Concentrated Solar Power …
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Source: Die Weltwoche “The dream becomes reality” Aldo Steinfeld next to the Solar Refinery 2024 ETH professor Aldo Steinfeld is one of the pioneers of synthetic fuels. He explains how to capture the solar energy in such a way that it can be poured into the fuel tank. When will synthetic fuels, which can be …
Source: Die Weltwoche “The dream becomes reality” ETH professor Aldo Steinfeld is one of the pioneers of synthetic fuels. He explains how to capture the solar energy in such a way that it can be poured into the tank. When will the synthetic fuels that can be handled and transported, like gasoline, diesel or kerosene, …
SolarPACES (Concentrating Solar Power, Thermal, and Chemical Energy Systems) is delighted to announce the SolarPACES 2025 Conference from September 23-26, 2025, in Almería, Spain. SolarPACES is the premier international network advancing research, development, and commercial deployment of concentrating solar technologies. This year we will be in Almería, Spain, which has been a key location for …
The Renewable Energy Conversion Laboratory at the University of Florida (UF) is seeking to hire a postdoctoral researcher in the area of concentrating solar thermal (CST) and solar fuels. Prior experience related to experimentation and modeling of thermochemical reactions is highly desired, as well as expertise in heat transfer, chemical reaction engineering, solar thermal engineering …
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Source: Solar Quarter Vast Renewables Limited, an Australian clean energy company, has successfully launched a groundbreaking concentrated solar thermal power (CSP) receiver tower. Built in Goodna, Queensland, this tower is the final piece of Vast’s next-generation clean energy system, which will be tested at full scale. It will be deployed at the Port Augusta Green …
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Mentorship program Women+ in Concentrated Solar is starting a mentorship program for women and other underrepresented genders in the concentrated solar sector. Our goal is to help our mentees (of underrepresented gender identities) build confidence, grow as professionals and reach their full potential. 2025 campaign Phase 1 – Mentors & mentees registration Mentors and mentees …
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