CSPonD: Concentrated Solar Power on Demand
- Summary
- The system is designed to absorb concentrated solar radiation in a molten eutectic salt. The liquid salt is contained in an insulated crucible with an aperture for entry of concentrated light. The salt serves as a volumetric energy absorber, an energy storage medium, a high temperature heat transfer fluid, and a suspending fluid for absorptive nanoparticles. The system efficiently absorbs solar radiation through the volume of molten salt and retains the energy for gradual release into a heat exchange system. The typical operating temperature of the device is 600?C to 1000?C. The device can be combined with solar collection apparatus and heat exchanging mechanismsStage of development : At usable level
- Technology Benefits
- Increase of 30-40% in efficiency over current technologies, Energy Storage, Low Capital Costs
- Coverage Areas
- Land, Other
- Goods and Services
- Alternative energy production > Solar energy
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