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Solar alternative to conventional boilers; A solar boiler performs the same function as a conventional boiler, but using solar energy as a fuel. With a boiler powered by solar energy it is possible to reach the working pressures and temperatures most industrial processes require.
We concentrate the sun to reach high temperatures
To reach these high temperatures and pressures, mirrors that follow the sun are used, reflecting its solar radiation into a tube receiver through which a thermal fluid is circulated. At the exit of the tube, the fluid is carried to the factory circuit. Depending on the type of process, a different integration is used
Our FLT20 solar concentrator
Fresnel modular y transportable
Advantages of Fresnel optics in industrial applications
There are many types of solar concentrators. At SOLATOM we have designed a specific Fresnel optical concentrator for industrial processes. For the industrial temperature range, Fresnel optics achieve:
- A cost reduction of the energy generated
- A reduction in the wind loads of the solar module
- The production of high temperature, saturated steam
The demand for heat in the industry
2/3 of the energy demand is heat
The industrial sector accounts for one-third of the global energy demand. Out of that, almost 75% of the energy is heat in the form of some kind of fluid, mainly steam, hot water or thermal oil.
Decarbonizing this demand is one of the greatest challenges humanity faces. Although it is possible to electrify low-temperature processes, steam generation and high-temperature generation still rely on fossil fuels.
Applications in the industrial sector
Most industrial sectors have processes where heat is needed. When temperatures are low it is possible to use electrical energy or solar energy without concentration. However, when temperatures rise the options are more limited. Concentrated solar power is an ideal solution for these applications. See applications in industry