Solar Thermal Articles
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Tracking the Sun’s Path for the World’s Largest Solar Concentrator
In early 2023, the world’s largest and most efficient solar concentrator was installed in Western India to power a hospital and research center. The impressive construction will produce steam for multiple applications as well as electricity for air conditioners. To maximize irradiance yield, the engineers are aligning the 26-ton concentrator with the path of the sun, utilizing data from the ...
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District Heating: What Are They and How They Drive Energy Efficiency in City Councils
More than 50% of the final useful energy demand in the EU comes from the heating and cooling consumption of buildings. The installation of District Heating in cities and municipalities helps improve their energy efficiency, resulting in energy savings and reduced costs for their inhabitants. If you are thinking of setting up such a core network in your municipality, this article will help you to ...
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Soiling Research at Green Energy Park with DustIQ
One of the first customers to use DustIQ was Green Energy Park in Morocco, to support research field tests. Since February 2018, OTT HydroMet's DustIQ Soiling Monitoring System has been on their site and measuring the on-site soiling ratio. Green Energy Park (GEP) is a research center, a training platform and a testing facility located in the green city of Ben Guerir, mid-south of Morocco ...
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The keys to saving energy thanks to the sun
Today, more than ever, we are looking for ways to lower our energy bills while also reducing our impact on the planet. One of the best solutions that we have in Spain is the use of solar energy. In fact, one of Spain's strengths is its large number of sunny days throughout the year: a strength that becomes a real advantage in terms of energy generation and savings. But, what data should we take ...
By Abora Solar
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Solar Thermal Solutions for Breweries
SOLAR SOLUTIONS FOR THE BREWING INDUSTRY The growth of craft brewing in the United States has been explosive in recent years. The producers who thrive in this more competitive market will be the ones who can lower production costs while maintaining the high quality responsible for their success. In an era where the American public demands social responsibility from their favored brands, ...
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Solar Heating Solutions for the Brewery, Distillery and Wine Industries
SOLAR THERMAL SOLUTIONS FOR DISTILLING, BREWING, AND WINE INDUSTRIES The growth of craft brewing in the United States has been explosive in recent years. The producers who thrive in this more competitive market will be the ones who can lower production costs while maintaining the high quality responsible for their success. In an era where the American public demands social responsibility from ...
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How are Companies Facilitating Culture of Sustainability by Shifting to Solar Energy?
In our capitalistic society, everyone is busy chasing their goals and pursuits for personal growth and development. Amidst such a competitive environment that is fueled by utilitarian ideologies, politicians, leaders, and the general public got distracted from issues that carry potential to threaten our futures on a massive scale. Several international organizations have held multiple meetings ...
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Economics of Solar Power Plant: Here’s Your 5 Minutes Analytic Read on Renewable Energy
Until a few years ago, topics like global warming, sustainability and climate change were terms that were only brought up in academic debates and discussions. However, in the last decade, people on a global level have begun to witness a massive amount of change in their lifestyle and surroundings, which is directly connected with environmental degradation. Now, since climate change is a vast and ...
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Discover the future of solar energy
At its annual forum, World Economic announced that "by 2030, solar energy could become the most important energy source for electricity and heat production in much of the world." So while solar power remains marginal in the global energy mix, we are forced to see that it is growing exponentially and worldwide. Indeed, solar energy seems to be the great energy of the future due to its multiple ...
By Abora Solar
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Project - Lockfield Home
The Lockfield Home is an off the grid home that our first to combat against dirty electricity. Solar panels, skylights and thermal concrete walls all work together to trap heat and power this home. Non-toxic materials were used as ...
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Self-Consumption for Companies: What is the role of the Utilities?
Self-Consumption for companies is an emerging trend. Companies are increasingly interested in generating and consuming clean energy, and utilities are aware of this. In this article, we will review the current state of self-consumption in the UK. We will also find out how the most innovative utilities reinvent their customer-value proposition, capitalizing on this new business growth opportunity. ...
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Insulation Materials for Thermal Solar Collectors
Thermal solar collectors absorb sunlight to collect heat. The term thermal solar collector is often used in reference to a device for heating water, however the term also can be used for large power generating installations or non-water heating devices. Solar thermal collectors are extremely efficient at capturing solar radiation, which is mostly comprised of electromagnetic radiation on the ...
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Sicily 02 - ZE-50-ULH - Solar Concentrator Panels + Methane-Fueled Gas Boiler - Case Study
Plant: 1 x ZE-50-ULH Low-Temperature Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) Module, nominal output 50 kWe Nominal output: 50kWe Application: Didactic hybrid plant (solar concentrator panels + methane-fueled gas boiler) Location: Province of Enna, Sicily, Italy Manager: Private Italian University The client who commissioned this plant is a recently-estabilished private university which has decided to ...
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Tunisia 01 - ZE-60-DSG - Hybrid (Solar Concentrator Panels + Biogas-Fueled Gas Boiler) - Case Study
Plant: ORC ZE-60-DSG (custom) - one Module Nominal output: 60kWE Application: Didactic hybrid plant (solar concentrator panels + biogas-fueled gas boiler) Location: Outskirts of Tunis (Tunisia) Manager: State Educational Entity This plant – our first in Africa – is located in the region of Tunis, the capital of Tunisia. It is an experimental hybrid plant, built in collaboration ...
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Space-based solar power, a solution with potential
Climate change is one of greatest challenges facing humanity and energy resources are one of the most important factors to bear in mind for the creation of a sustainable world. One potential solution could be space-based solar energy. Of all the sources of energy for our planet, the Sun is one of the most powerful, at Solar Mems we know this, and a large part of our technology is centred on our ...
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What is the difference between photovoltaic power station and solar thermal power station?
Solar thermal power is a technology that converts light energy into heat energy and then generates electricity by doing work through a conventional thermal cycle.Solar thermal power is a technology that converts light energy into heat energy and then generates electricity by doing work through a conventional thermal cycle.Solar thermal power produces the same alternating current as conventional ...
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Concentrated Solar Power 101 – A Solar Setup in the Makes
Have I ever told you about my love for Morocco? Easily one of my favorite places I’ve ever been to. The aromatic spices, the lovely hospitality, the beauty of the country, and yes, I’ve tried but I cannot make couscous as good as I’ve had there. Add concentrated solar power to this mix, and won’t it just be too good to be true? So yeah, it wouldn’t be incorrect to ...
By Powerhub
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Huge success in photovoltaics through 20 years of the EEG
20 years EEG. For many this is a reason to celebrate, for opponents it is a reason to swear. No matter what the respective EEG assessment looks like: The success of the EEG in photovoltaics is enormous and will change the world for good: Solar power is already the cheapest energy source in the world and is readily available. Blog together with Carsten Pfeiffer, who was actively involved in the ...
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Hitting the Trail with the Sun Behind Us
On October 11, 2019, a group of people gathered at the new Welcome Center for the start of the first solar tour by bicycle in the historic downtown district of Titusville, Florida. Titusville is located on the Indian River across from Kennedy Space Center. Creation of this bicycle tour brought together several themes, showcasing local examples of renewable energy for sustainability, past ...
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Strong consortium works on higher efficiencies in CIGS
AVANCIS and Smit Thermal Solutions team up with European research institutes HZB, CNRS and Solliance for higher efficiencies in CIGS Thin-film photovoltaic CIGS technology has seen considerable growth of manufacturing capacity in recent years. The environmental impact, especially the CO2 footprint of CIGS thin-film panels shows great advantages compared to other solar technologies. ...
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