In the heart of the energy transition, a novel approach to concentrating solar power (CSP) is emerging, promising to enhance efficiency and drive down costs. Researchers at the University of New Mexico, led by Ahmed Mohamed, have developed a innovati
University of New Mexico’s Valve Design Boosts CSP Efficiency Read More »
In the heart of Nigeria, where agriculture is the backbone of many communities, a novel solution is emerging to tackle a persistent challenge: energy access for irrigation. Vincent Anayochukwu Ani, a researcher affiliated with an undisclosed institut
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In the bustling waters of the Pearl River Estuary, where the first offshore wind farm in China is taking shape, a delicate dance between industrial progress and marine life is unfolding. Researchers, led by Liang Fang from the Guangdong Provincial Ke
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In the quest for more accurate wind energy forecasting, researchers have turned to the Weibull distribution, a statistical tool widely used to model wind variability. A recent study published in *Engineering Results* has shed new light on the most ef
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In a significant stride towards advancing solar energy technologies, the European Solar Research Infrastructure for Concentrated Solar Power (EU-SOLARIS ERIC) has marked its first year of operation with notable progress. This consortium, established
EU-SOLARIS ERIC Ignites CSP Innovation in First Year Read More »
In the quest for more efficient and reliable renewable energy solutions, thermal energy storage (TES) technologies are emerging as a critical component for concentrated solar power (CSP) plants. A recent review published in the proceedings of the Sol
Khalifa University Review Illuminates TES Breakthroughs for CSP Read More »
In the sun-drenched fields of solar energy, precision is paramount. A novel drone-based measurement method, developed by Andreas Kämpgen of CSP Services España, is set to revolutionize the quality control process for parabolic trough collectors, a ke
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In the pursuit of more efficient and cost-effective solar energy solutions, researchers have turned their attention to falling particle receivers, a promising technology for solar tower Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plants. A recent study, published
Politecnico di Milano Optimizes Falling Particle Receivers for Competitive Solar Power Read More »
In the quest to make concentrated solar power (CSP) plants more adaptable to the evolving energy landscape, a novel approach has emerged that could significantly enhance the flexibility and economic performance of these facilities. Researchers, led b
RWTH Aachen’s Molten Salt Heaters Boost CSP Flexibility, Profits Read More »
In the sun-drenched landscapes of Chile, a groundbreaking study is shedding light on how Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plants can better navigate the country’s spot electricity market. Led by Francisco Moraga of the Fraunhofer Chile Research Foundat
Chilean Study Illuminates Path to CSP Profitability in Spot Market Read More »
