Experimental report on solar thermal energy storage power generation system

What is a solar energy storage power generation system?

A solar energy storage power generation system based on in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) is established and analyzed. An efficient linear Fresnel collector is configured for solar concentration. The thermal energy reservoir (TER) coupling with Stirling power generator is designed using the fuel tanks of descent module and lunar regolith.

How to calculate solar thermal storage power generation efficiency?

The total efficiency ηs of the whole solar thermal storage power generation system is 19.6%, which is calculated by (15) η s = P average lunar 0 1 q c d t where the lunar circadian cycle T lunar is 350h, generation efficiency ηg is 0.95. Fig. 11. Energy flow and heat loss of the whole system.

Is a solar energy storage power generation system based on Isru?

A solar energy storage power generation system based on ISRU is established and analyzed. The linear Fresnel collector and lunar regolith thermal energy reservoir (TER) coupling with Stirling power generator are designed. The conversion performance analysis of the solar Stirling power generation system is carried out.

Does templated assembly increase energy-storage capacity of solar thermal fuels?

Templated assembly of photoswitches significantly increases the energy-storage capacity of solar thermal fuels. Norbornadiene–quadricyclane—an effective molecular system for the storage of solar energy. Optimized synthesis and detailed NMR spectroscopic characterization of the 1,8a-dihydroazulene-1,1-dicarbonitrile photoswitch.

What is a solar thermal storage system based on lunar ISRU?

The lunar regolith solar thermal storage power generation system based on lunar ISRU is a promising solution of energy supply challenge for long term lunar exploration. The average output power of the designed system can reach 6.5 kW, and the total photoelectric conversion efficiency of the system is 19.6%.

What is a molecular solar thermal (most) system?

Here, we report a combination of solution- and neat-film-based molecular solar thermal (MOST) systems, where solar energy can be stored as chemical energy and released as heat, with microfabricated thermoelectric generators to produce electricity when solar radiation is not available.