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Published at Solar Energy Materials – Parametric analysis of empirical parameters and solar radiation uniformity on the thermal performance of porous volumetric solar receivers

Published at Solar Energy Materials – Parametric analysis of empirical parameters and solar radiation uniformity on the thermal performance of porous volumetric solar receivers

Abstract: Volume-averaging method constitutes an efficacious approach for analyzing and optimizing the overall efficiency of the porous receivers. However, the accuracy in the prediction of heat transfer process is significantly contingent upon the precise assessment...

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Published at Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews – Falling particle and sodium billboard receivers for polar-field solar tower plants: A techno-economic comparison

Published at Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews – Falling particle and sodium billboard receivers for polar-field solar tower plants: A techno-economic comparison

Abstract Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) systems utilizing tower technology are acknowledged as a promising solution for generating dispatchable and renewable electricity. In the pursuit of heightened efficiency and competitiveness, novel receiver technologies,...

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Published at Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells – Performance enhancement of a parabolic dish collector with a novel receiver assisted with a secondary reflector

Published at Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells – Performance enhancement of a parabolic dish collector with a novel receiver assisted with a secondary reflector

Abstract Solar thermal energy is a promising renewable energy resource that provides sustainable energy. Due to their effectiveness as solar thermal collectors, parabolic dish collectors are commonly used in various thermal energy system applications. Hybrid designs...

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Published at Case Studies in Thermal Engineering – Multi-objective optimization on thermo-structural performance of honeycomb absorbers for concentrated solar power systems

Published at Case Studies in Thermal Engineering – Multi-objective optimization on thermo-structural performance of honeycomb absorbers for concentrated solar power systems

Abstract Honeycomb volumetric solar receivers have emerged as promising candidates for concentrating solar power applications because of their thermal and mechanical properties, enabling the efficient heating of fluids. Despite their potential, challenges remain in...

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Published at Applied Thermal Engineering – Daily operation and regulation of a photovoltaic-thermochemical hybrid solar system for full-spectrum solar fuel production

Published at Applied Thermal Engineering – Daily operation and regulation of a photovoltaic-thermochemical hybrid solar system for full-spectrum solar fuel production

Abstract: Facing the challenges of energy crisis and climate change, solar-to-fuel is recognized as a promising approach to promote renewable energy as an alternative to fossil energy. We have proposed a solar-to-fuel system that adopts the spectral beam splitting...

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US DOE could lose a record number of employees

US DOE could lose a record number of employees

"One of the largest headcount reductions in memory... an internal effort to cancel or hinder major industrial policy projects initiated by the Biden administration" Trump officials are in the process of reviewing more than 30 advanced energy demonstration projects...

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