Decarbonization Avenue : Concentrated Solar Power

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Fixed spherical CSP concentrators that do not need tracking

Concentrated solar power (CSP) plants, whatever their configuration, have traditionally relied  on complex tracking systems to follow the sun and maximise conversion efficiency. Such tracking systems are expensive.

An innovative concept in this context comprises lots of little spherical ‘solar bowls’ that reflect the sun’s light perfectly without ever moving that could well do the job.

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  • Renewable energy sciences

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MOSAIC, A new CSP plant concept for the highest concentration ratios at the lowest cost

01-07-2019

Source: AIP Conference Proceedings

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A mosaic of shiny hollow spheres works its magic on sunlight

Source: European Commission

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MOSAIC project page @ H2020

Source: H2020

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Domain

Renewable Energy

Type of innovation

Core sciences & engineering

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Solar energy