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

High-temperature particle receivers can increase the operating temperature of concentrating
solar power (CSP) systems, improving solar-to-electric efficiency and lowering costs. Unlike …

This paper provides a review of current state-of-the-art commercial central receiver systems
and emerging technologies intended to increase the outlet temperature to> 700° C …

The high power density, ease of transportation and storage and many years of development
of internal combustion engine technologies have put liquid hydrocarbon fuels at a privileged …

Achieving the goals of the US Department of Energy (DOE) Sunshot initiative requires (1)
higher operating temperatures for concentrating solar power (CSP) plants to increase …

Deployment of the first generation of grid-connected plants for electricity production, based
on Solar Thermal Power Plants with Central Receiver System technology using large …

Concentrated photovoltaic thermal (CPVT) solar collectors have been gaining ever-
increasing attention from the scientific community and industrial developers due to their …

The distribution of concentrated solar irradiation has a significantly impact on the
temperature distribution of porous media receiver. The thermal performance of porous …

This study investigates the potential performance of volumetric absorbers as a function of
geometric and material properties, aiming to identify the best absorber design parameters …

Gas-phase solar receivers use atmospheric or pressurised gas as their heat transfer fluid
(HTF). The ideal gas-phase receiver would provide high thermal efficiency and high HTF …