2023 solar thermal energy storage project

What is the goal of a solar energy storage system?

The goal is to enable cost-effective production of hydrogen, ammonia, liquid fuels such as gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and solid fuels. This topic area will support technology development for thermal energy storage systems which can be driven by concentrated solar thermal energy input.

What is thermal energy storage (TES)?

Thermal Energy Storage (TES), in combination with CSP, enables power stations to store solar energy and then redistribute electricity as required to adjust for fluctuations in renewable energy output. In this article, the development and potential prospects of different CSP technologies are reviewed and compared with various TES systems.

What is concentrating solar-thermal power (CSP)?

Learn more about SETO’s Concentrating Solar-Thermal Power (CSP) research and CSP’s use in industrial processes. This funding program seeks to develop and demonstrate the production of fuels using concentrating solar thermal (CST) energy to deliver heat to the system.

What is a concentrating solar thermal (CST) project?

The projects may be for electricity production (CSP) or other specified Concentrating Solar Thermal (CST) applications such as industrial process heat, chemical production, or fuel production. SETO will host an informational webinar on October 16 at 1 p.m. ET to discuss the funding opportunity and the areas of focus. Register for the webinar.

What is a concentrating solar-thermal energy project?

Project Description: This project aims to generate steam for Firestone Walker Brewery using concentrating solar-thermal energy, eliminating 3,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions from their brewing each year.

What is CSP storing energy?

CSP storing energy is a versatile renewable resource that can respond swiftly to demand and system operator demands. Thermal Energy Storage (TES), in combination with CSP, enables power stations to store solar energy and then redistribute electricity as required to adjust for fluctuations in renewable energy output.