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 ...
Spain seeks thermal energy storage proposals by September
The government of Spain is launching 280 million (US$310 million) in grants for standalone energy storage projects, thermal energy storage and reversible pumped hydro to go online in 2026. The Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the ...
The Role of Concentrated Solar Power Towers in Shaping the Future of Renewable Energy
Solar power towers, a technological marvel in renewable energy, are rapidly reshaping the future of renewable energy. These towers, also known as central tower power plants or heliostat power plants, are a type of solar furnace that uses a ...
The Worldwide Growth of Concentrated Solar Power and Thermal Energy Storage
A bright future is on the horizon for the global expansion of concentrated solar power (CSP) and thermal energy storage (TES) technologies. As the world increasingly recognizes the need for clean, renewable energy sources to combat climate ...
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...
Concentrated Solar Power Pros and Cons
As the world grapples with the need for sustainable energy solutions, solar thermal energy has emerged as a promising contender. Harnessing the power of the sun to generate electricity and heat water offers numerous advantages and brings us...
Solar Heat and Thermoelectric Generators
Harnessing the power of the sun has been a human endeavor since ancient times. From the rudimentary use of sunlight for warmth and light to the sophisticated solar technologies of today, our relationship with the sun has evolved significant...
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 si...
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 re...
Sandia’s green ammonia research matters for a global shipping future
Green ammonia could be made sustainably using solar thermochemistry instead of as it is made today in the fossil-fueled Haber-Bosch process, which taps fossil energy for the thermochemistry and the heat and the high pressure it requires, wh...
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. Storenergys pilot p...
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. Israels fourth solar field, located in Ashalim concentrated solar power plant, has started operations, setting...
Alfa Laval Enters New Partnership on Energy Storage
Alfa Laval, a global leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation, and fluid handling, has announced a strategic joint venture agreement with Aalborg CSP, a concentrated solar power technology company. This partnership will focus on the ...
Morocco has emerged as a global leader in renewable energy, particularly in the solar industry. The country offers lucra
Morocco has emerged as a global leader in renewable energy, particularly in the solar industry. The country offers lucrative investment opportunities in the solar sector for both domestic and foreign investors. This is mainly due to its fav...
DOE heliostat prize submissions due Aug 31
The American-Made Heliostat Prize is a $3 million competition designed to accelerate technology innovation through the design, development, and demonstration of key components of heliostats. Heliostats are devices that tilt mirrors to track...