Decarbonization Avenue : Concentrated Solar Power

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Automated tracking system for CSP plants

Solar tracking for CSP plants is critical to enhance efficiency but require manpower and associated operational challenges. Tracking is also affected by the location of the plant. Automatic tracking systems enhance the efficiency of personnel by saving time, while also minimizing tracking errors.

Relevant for

  • Procurement, supply chain & logistics professional
  • Project management professional
  • Solar power professional

Innovation sector

  • Automation/robotics

Web Resources

Self-aligning heliostats arrive to slice concentrated solar power costs

01-02-2020

Source: Tewer Ingenieria

Website : Link

Innovation Category

Core sciences & engineering

Stakeholders

Corporate researcher

Startup or entrepreneur

Solution provider

Industry

Solar energy

PLC based control of solar tracking systems

Source: ABB

Website : Link

Innovation Category

Core sciences & engineering

Stakeholders

Corporate researcher

Startup or entrepreneur

Solution provider

Industry

Solar energy

SolarReserve eyes 40% drop in heliostat costs within three years

01-01-2019

Source: SolarReserve

Website : Link

Innovation Category

Core sciences & engineering

Stakeholders

Solution provider

Industry

Solar energy

Domain

Renewable Energy

Type of innovation

Core sciences & engineering

Stakeholders

Corporate researcher

Startup or entrepreneur

Solution provider

Industry

Solar energy