Concentrating solar power production technologies
Research summary
In this project, solar concentrating power production systems and technologies are developed. The focus is on new innovations to bring this solar technology closer to commercialisation. A new type of concentrator, the so-called beam-down 2-stage concentrator, has been developed. It can be equipped with an integrated thermal (high-temperature) storage to provide dispatchable power operation. Up to 40% solar conversion efficiency can be reached.
Description
Research info
Research title
Concentrating solar power production technologies
Research timeline
1.6.2017 - 1.12.2000
Keywords
concentrating solar power energy storage solar energy sustainable electricity
Region
Asia
Countries
China
Institution
Aalto University
Funding instrument
Other
Project budget
500,000 - 1 million euros
Head of research
Peter Lund
Research team
Wang Jun, Song Yang, Wang Jiangping
Partners
Southeast University, China
Nanjing Institute of Technology, China
Contact information
Peter Lund
peter.lund@aalto.fi
Record last updated
25.9.2019