The study examines the methods for producing hydrogen using solar energy as a catalyst.
The two commonly recognised categories of processes are direct and indirect. Due to the …

Solar energy is a renewable energy source that is mainly used in the production of
electricity. However, research is nowadays conducted to investigate solar energy use …

Solar power tower receivers are exposed to highly-concentrated solar flux. The strong flux
variations that they are exposed to during their service life enhance the physical–chemical …

Materials used as solar receivers in concentrated solar power technology must withstand
severe operational conditions caused by concentrated solar radiation. For this solar …

Concentrated solar power systems are receiving increasing attention as electricity
generating systems, whereby the sun's heat is focused onto a receiver heated to high …

In this study, thermal performance and optical properties of MAX phase materials subjected
to high concentrated flux are characterized. A new indoor facility is developed that allows for …

Materials for solar receivers in concentrated solar power plants are subjected to harsh
working conditions including high temperatures, thermal shocks, and cycling, which cause …

Solar thermal technology for the production on electricity is one of the current technological
challenges. In concentrating solar power (CSP) plants, in order to achieve high power it is …

The potential application of silicon oxycarbonitride (SiOCN), silicon oxycarbide (SiOC) and
silicon oxycarbide–SiC (SiOC–SiC) for photothermal devices such as volumetric solar …

Abstract Concentrated Solar Technology can produce process heat, power and fuels from
solar energy in the temperature range 150–1500° C, bringing the question of the receiver …