TSEP#150 CSP – How Concentrated Solar Power Works

A really hot topic: Using solar energy through highly
concentrated mirror systems, we can achieve high temperatures of
150 - 1500 Celsius to drive power cycles (electricity generation)
or industrial processes such as cement production or green
hydrogen. The technology is commonly known as concentrating solar
power (CSP) and typically includes storage to provide energy even
when the sun is not shining.


But how far along is CSP technology? How does it differ from PV?
Where is the greatest potential? And what role will CSP play in a
future renewable energy mix?


We talk to Wes Stein. He is Chief Research Scientist for Solar
Technologies at CSIRO, Australia's national science organization
and chair of the SolarPaces Conference 2023.


 


Timeline:




02:22 How does CSP work, what are the main advantages &
differences to PV?




08:55 What role does CSP play in providing heat for
industrial processes?




13:13 Current global market: What is the current market for
CSP? Which countries & regions have the most potential?




17:56 Future prospects and current R&D hot topics




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