Solar Compass,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11, P. 100077 - 100077
Published: June 25, 2024
Two-step
thermochemical
fuel
production
cycles
powered
using
concentrating
solar
systems
offer
a
route
to
convert
energy
chemical
fuels.
In
this
work,
we
critical
assessment
of
the
state
art,
detailed
technical
analysis
technology
in
terms
theoretical
limitations
and
potential
performance,
paths
forward
development
these
processes.
The
art
for
demonstrated
reactor
is
analyzed
key
performance
indicators
including
efficiency,
feedstock
conversion
extent,
power
output,
volumetric
density.
first
looks
into
on
cycles'
process
conditions
role
redox
material.
This
followed
by
thermodynamic
state-of-the-art
CeO2-based
cycle,
based
fixed
bed
mixed
flow
reactors,
which
closely
represent
designs
used
demonstrations.
Finally,
scale-up
performed
cycle.
results
from
agree
well
with
trends
seen
experimental
demonstrations
concept.
From
analysis,
low
density
cycle
highlighted
as
design
limitation
that
will
seriously
restrict
further
technology.
We
share
perspective
other
issues,
some
outlook
future
development.
International Journal of Thermofluids,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
20, P. 100446 - 100446
Published: Aug. 15, 2023
Oil
shale
(OS)
can
significantly
enhance
energy
security
and
diversify
the
mix
in
countries
like
Jordan.
However,
OS
extraction
utilization
are
always
associated
with
negative
environmental
impacts.
This
paper
investigates
a
novel
approach
of
using
renewable
to
further
retort
produce
oil.
In
this
study,
Al-Lajjun
Sultani
resources
Jordan
were
analyzed
mathematical
model
simulation
analysis
system
advisor
(SAM)
software.
The
study
aimed
for
in-situ
oil
from
vast
reserve
Jordan,
focus
on
mitigating
usage
issues.
suggested
utilizing
recovered
heat
production
stream
along
an
external
source,
which
may
include
natural
gas,
solar
thermal
energy,
or
combination
both,
substantial
amount
necessary
situ
pyrolysis
OS.
designed
five
different
plants
SAM
program:
gas
steam
boiler
(GB),
photovoltaic
(PV)
batteries,
parabolic
trough
storage
(TES),
PV
integrated
GB,
coupled
GB.
economic
analysis,
project
recovery,
evaluation
conducted,
results
showed
that
drilling
wells
area
was
more
expensive
than
due
thickness
overburden.
GB
most
economically
advantageous
option,
total
cost
$79.4
M
$89.89
Sultani.
levelized
(LCOE)
10.41
9.18
¢
per
kWh,
respectively.
Conversely,
systems
batteries
TES
demonstrated
higher
level
friendliness
compared
other
recovery
systems.
Among
these,
incorporating
both
featuring
SF
30%,
consistently
demonstrate
CO2
emissions
0.016
kg
produced.
contrast,
solely
reliant
without
any
contribution,
holding
0%
SF,
exhibited
elevated
0.023
recommends
use
as
viable
while
is
eco-friendly
choice
extracting
reserves
located
outcomes
be
useful
policymakers
investors
interested
developing
industry
research
needed
evaluate
long-term
impact
sustainability
proposed
method.
Energies,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
16(24), P. 8082 - 8082
Published: Dec. 15, 2023
In
recent
decades,
the
fight
against
climate
change
and
commitment
to
reduce
greenhouse
gases
have
shed
a
light
on
production
of
energy
from
renewable
sources,
in
particular
those
derived
solar
energy.
This
has
required
involvement
all
stakeholders
(producers,
but
also
operators,
authorities,
distributors,
final
consumers)
which
led
outline
new
scenario
characterized
by
more
efficient
technologies,
dedicated
strategies
business
models,
research
alternatives
solutions.
Within
technology,
great
attention
been
given
years
concentrating
power
(CSP)
both
studies
technological
development
sides.
paper
provides
theoretical
framework
based
CSP
literature
review
define
state
art
identify
gaps
future
steps
related
this
technology.
The
work
is
an
innovative
bibliometric
study
explore
technical
fields
CSP,
providing
comprehensive
with
reference
technology
investigated,
detailed
analysis
commercial
applications,
making
very
useful
tool
for
decision
makers
results
analysis:
(1)
help
clarify
advances
strengths
weaknesses
current
technologies
used
(parabolic
tower
systems
are
most
widespread),
indications
prospects
dish
systems;
(2)
alternative
economic
problem
that
represents
obstacle
diffusion
example,
identifying
ability
couple
it
thermal
storage
as
valid
method
increase
flexibility
system
costs;
(3)
suggested
hybrids,
non-renewable
proposed
proposals;
(4)
show
possible
ongoing
such
hydrogen
production.
first
part
larger
developed
within
SOLARGRID
Project,
promotes
supports
solutions
components
concentrated
photovoltaics
(CPV)
aim
enhance
their
energetic
performances
competitiveness
applications
distributed
generation
electric
frameworks.
main
findings
our
highlight
that,
though
there
increasing
number
papers
topic
several
issues
remain
neglected.
Energies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(2), P. 360 - 360
Published: Jan. 10, 2024
The
modernization,
efficiency,
and
decarbonization
of
the
energy
supply
systems
are
among
new
challenges
to
be
faced
in
coming
decades
achieve
targets
objectives
dictated
by
European
strategic
policies.
Despite
countless
benefits
related
renewable
sources
(RES)
integration,
this
brings
key
power
system,
such
as
risk
imbalance
between
generation
demand,
sudden
changes
flows
transmission
lines
with
a
need
for
expensive
time-consuming
upgrades,
withdrawal
conventional
consequent
demands
solutions
innovation
support
grid
services.
A
potential
solution
limit
huge
intermittence
fluctuation
from
RES
is
Concentrated
Solar
Power
(CSP)
technology
integrated
thermal
storage.
aim
paper
discuss
use
CSP
presenting
innovative
industrial
developed
Italian
SOLARGRID
Project,
namely
hybridization
CSP–PV
solar
thermo-electric
system
MAGALDI,
parabolic
trough
collector
Eni,
linear
Fresnel
reflector
configuration
IDEA
S.r.l.
These
plant
component
improving
technical
performance
reducing
levelized
cost
electricity,
thereby
fostering
an
effective
massive
deployment
encouraging
creation
business
models.
Solar Compass,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11, P. 100077 - 100077
Published: June 25, 2024
Two-step
thermochemical
fuel
production
cycles
powered
using
concentrating
solar
systems
offer
a
route
to
convert
energy
chemical
fuels.
In
this
work,
we
critical
assessment
of
the
state
art,
detailed
technical
analysis
technology
in
terms
theoretical
limitations
and
potential
performance,
paths
forward
development
these
processes.
The
art
for
demonstrated
reactor
is
analyzed
key
performance
indicators
including
efficiency,
feedstock
conversion
extent,
power
output,
volumetric
density.
first
looks
into
on
cycles'
process
conditions
role
redox
material.
This
followed
by
thermodynamic
state-of-the-art
CeO2-based
cycle,
based
fixed
bed
mixed
flow
reactors,
which
closely
represent
designs
used
demonstrations.
Finally,
scale-up
performed
cycle.
results
from
agree
well
with
trends
seen
experimental
demonstrations
concept.
From
analysis,
low
density
cycle
highlighted
as
design
limitation
that
will
seriously
restrict
further
technology.
We
share
perspective
other
issues,
some
outlook
future
development.
