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Published at Solar Energy – Solar concentrator layout and performance analysis for multi-aperture receiver-reactors in high-temperature applications

Abstract:Promising new receiver-reactor concepts with multiple apertures have been proposed for high temperature solar thermochemical hydrogen production. However, limited information about suitable solar concentrator designs consisting of heliostat fields and secondary concentrators is available so far.The goal of this study…

Stored solar heat gets an algorithm to ensure a steady supply

A new paper from researchers at PROMES-CNRS in France presents a control strategy to reliably deliver a precise thermal power from concentrated solar to meet industrial heat requirements. The objective was to design a proof-of-concept algorithm for operating a concentrated…

New Research Targets Hidden Solar Panel Issue

Around a fifth of solar panels examined in a new study fail much faster than expected and some may last for only half their anticipated lifetime. Graph showing the long tail problem of PV degradation rates. Image Credit: Yang Tang,…