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 …
La sevillana Bluesolar pone en marcha una planta piloto que combina lo más óptimo de la tecnología termosolar y fotovoltaica.
Bluesolar, una innovadora patente desarrollada por las empresas andaluzas Ghenova y Capsun en Sevilla, fusiona tecnología fotovoltaica y termosolar en una sola planta, permitiendo la generación de electricidad tanto de día como de noche a un coste competitivo. Esta tecnología, conocida como Spire y comercializada bajo la marca Bluesolar, utiliza filtros ópticos para aprovechar el …
La UE concede al Consorcio HYIELD, coordinado por Magtel, una subvención de €10 millones para desarrollar una innovadora tecnología de Waste-to-Green Hydrogen
El Proyecto HYIELD, co-financiado por el programa de la Comisión Europea Horizon Europe, persigue desarrollar una nueva vía para la valorización de residuos junto con la producción de hidrógeno verde. Integrado por 16 socios de España, Francia, Luxemburgo, Noruega, Alemania y Suiza, la iniciativa va a invertir €15,5 millones para construir una planta de demostración …
Massive grid-scale energy storage for next-generation concentrated solar power
The cost of renewable energy has significantly decreased in recent years, which marks the way towards a fully renewable and sustainable future. However, this energy transition is not possible without massive grid-scale energy storage technology since most of the renewable energies are highly variable. In areas with a high solar resource, Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) …
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A Comprehensive Comparison Of Photovoltaic (PV) And Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Technologies In Terms Of Efficiency, Cost, And Environmental Footprint
The quest for sustainable and clean energy sources has propelled the development of various solar technologies to harness the abundant energy radiating from the sun. Among these technologies, Photovoltaic (PV) and Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) systems have emerged as promising solutions, each with its unique characteristics and applications. This column delves into a detailed comparison …
The boy who returns. The return of Concentrated Solar Power to guarantee green energy 24 hours a day
An old system is gaining popularity among researchers for its versatility and cost-effectiveness in providing clean fuel. Concentrated solar power (CSP), which had been nearly driven out of business by low-cost solar photovoltaics, is now making a comeback. Quantum learns that NTPC, the state-owned power generation company, recently sent out probes to several companies asking …
Pros and Cons of Concentrated Solar Power
Along with photovoltaic solar energy and wind energy, there is another renewable technology that takes advantage of our main energy resource, the sun, to produce electricity: solar thermoelectric, thermosolar or concentrated solar power. Its operating principle is based on the use of mirrors that concentrate the sun’s radiation to obtain steam, which is then directed …
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Optimal design of a concentrated solar power plant with a thermal energy storage
In this work, a concentrated solar power (CSP) plant with a thermal energy storage system to produce 120 megawatts of electrical energy was designed using Thermoflex. As non-renewable resources are limited, to move towards sustainable development, the importance of developing alternative technologies such as optimized solar power generation systems becomes considerable. To eliminate the gap …
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EU looks to free itself from Russian energy using world’s largest concentrated solar power plant: ‘Reliability is key’
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has accelerated attempts by European nations to move away from energy typically sourced from the largest country in the world. Oil, gas, and coal have been exported from Russia in vast quantities for years, but alternatives are now being sought to meet national energy demands without having to import from a …
Chile, 17 hours of storage with Concentrated Solar Power
In the Atacama Desert, the driest in the world located in northern Chile, the only Concentrated Solar Power tower in Latin America operates, a symbol of an energy revolution in the making against climate change. Aerial view of Cerro Dominador, the first concentrated solar power plant in Latin America, in Antofagasta, Chile. The imposing 240-meter …
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