Solar thermal energy, especially concentrated solar power (CSP), represents an
increasingly attractive renewable energy source. However, one of the key factors that …

There is a strong motivation to explore the possibility of harnessing solar thermal energy
around the world, especially in locations with temperate weather. This review discusses the …

A comprehensive review of different thermal energy storage materials for concentrated solar
power has been conducted. Fifteen candidates were selected due to their nature …

This manuscript discusses one of the proposed methods for storing solar energy.
Applications of PCMs, mono and binary nanofluids and molten salts as storage materials in …

Thermal applications are drawing increasing attention in the solar energy research field, due
to their high performance in energy storage density and energy conversion efficiency. In …

The cost of renewable energy has significantly decreased in recent years, which marks the
way towards a fully renewable and sustainable future. However, this energy transition is not …

Solar thermal energy conversion is gaining more attention among researchers due to the
recent development in nanofluids and molten salt technology. Among various solar …

Storage of electrical energy is a key technology for a future climate‐neutral energy supply
with volatile photovoltaic and wind generation. Besides the well‐known technologies of …

As high-temperature heat transfer medium and thermal energy storage material, molten salts
are widely applied in concentrating solar power (CSP) plants and molten salt reactors …

Solar energy is an auspicious renewal energy source because of its abundant availability
and its flexibility to be converted into heat or into electricity. Concentrated solar power …