Exploring the Future: Solar Thermal Enhanced Oil Recovery in Oil Extraction

As the world grapples with the urgent need to transition to cleaner energy sources, the oil industry is not left behind in this quest. A groundbreaking technology, Solar Thermal Enhanced Oil Recovery (STEOR), is set to revolutionize the oil extraction process, offering a sustainable and cost-effective solution. This innovative technology harnesses the power of the …

Molten Salt Energy Storage: The Perfect Match for Concentrated Solar Power Plants

Molten salt energy storage has emerged as a promising solution for enhancing the efficiency of concentrated solar power (CSP) plants. The technology, which involves storing thermal energy in the form of heated salts, has the potential to significantly improve the reliability and cost-effectiveness of CSP plants, making it a perfect match for this renewable energy …

Published at Chemistry of Materials – Synthesis and Structural Study of Substituted Ternary Nitrides for Ammonia Production

Synthesis and Structural Study of Substituted Ternary Nitrides for Ammonia Production.pdf Abstract: Over the past few decades, inorganic nitride materials have grown in importance in part due to their potential as catalysts for the synthesis of NH3, a key ingredient in fertilizer and precursor to industrial chemicals. Of particular interest are the ternary (ABN) or …

Successful Thermochemical Solar Power Projects Around the World

Thermochemical solar power is a rapidly emerging technology that holds immense potential for the future of renewable energy. This innovative technology leverages the power of the sun to generate heat, which is then used to drive chemical reactions that produce electricity. As we delve into the realm of renewable energy, it’s inspiring to look at …

Thermal energy storage system based on recycled ceramics

Storenergy has developed a thermal energy storage (TES) solution that uses recycled ceramics as the storage medium. It says its solid-state storage solution is designed to ensure long lifespans and low maintenance costs. Storenergy’s pilot project is a 3 MWh TES system deployed at the CIEMAT institute in Spain. Image: Storenergy Although TES has largely …

Sandia’s green ammonia research matters for a global shipping future

Cargo shipping will be very different in 2050. Increasingly, the shipping industry is looking to decarbonize and green ammonia research is funded globally from China to the UK IMAGE@Nottingham University: $5.5 million Research Effort to fuel ships on Green Ammonia Green ammonia could be made sustainably using solar thermochemistry instead of as it is made …

Seramic Materials’ thermal energy storage in recycled ceramics gets a trial

Seramic Materials’ thermal energy storage material using recycled ceramics, gets a first customer; Storenergy [Ed: The storage material is by Seramic Materials; developed by Nicolas Calvet, Founder and Chair of the Masdar Institute Solar Platform, the first CSP and thermal energy storage research facility in the UAE (United Arab Emirates)] Source: PV Magazine Serbia-based Storenergy …

Israel inaugurates its 4th solar field at the Ashalim concentrated solar power plant with an unprecedented energy price

The Government stressed that the cost is lower than the production of electricity using fossil fuels and is globally competitive. Israel’s fourth solar field, located in Ashalim concentrated solar power plant, has started operations, setting an unprecedented price for electricity in the market. Generating electricity at 8 agorot (2.2 euro cents) per kilowatt hour, this …