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Start-up performance of parabolic trough concentrating solar power plants [PDF]
, 2017 Concentrating solar power plants, even though they can be integrated with thermal energy storage, are still subjected to cyclic start-up and shut-downs.
Basaran, Ibrahim +4 more
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Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.Shellac, a centuries‐old natural resin, is reimagined as a green material for flexible electronics. When combined with silver nanowires, shellac films deliver transparency, conductivity, and stability against humidity. These results position shellac as a sustainable alternative to synthetic polymers for transparent conductors in next‐generation ...
Rahaf Nafez Hussein +4 more
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The Value of Concentrating Solar Power and Thermal Energy Storage [PDF]
, 2010 This paper examines the value of concentrating solar power (CSP) and thermal energy storage (TES) in four regions in the southwestern United States. Our analysis shows that TES can increase the value of CSP by allowing more thermal energy from a CSP ...
Denholm, Paul, Sioshansi, Ramteen
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Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.A food‐grade cooling composite made from starch and recycled eggshell powder offers a scalable, ultra‐low‐cost solution for passive daytime radiative cooling. Easily prepared using basic kitchen tools, this material empowers communities, even in areas with limited infrastructure, to stay cooler during worsening summer heat waves.
Qimeng Song +3 more
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Concentrating solar power technologies. The DESERTEC megaproject [PDF]
, 2012 The European strategies on energy have been searching for years to reduce the dependency of Europe from fossil fuels. Underlying this effort, there exist geopolitical, economic, environmental reasons and the reality that oil reservoirs will dry out ...
Abánades Velasco, Alberto +2 more
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Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.This review systematically highlights the latest achievements in mixed‐valence states relevant to hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions, providing essential insights into future directions and methods for large‐scale practical implementation. This critical review is expected to provide an overview of recent advancements in diverse valence‐state metal
Jitendra N. Tiwari +4 more
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Secondary and compound concentrators for parabolic dish solar thermal power systems [PDF]
, 1981 A secondary optical element may be added to a parabolic dish solar concentrator to increase the geometric concentration ratio attainable at a given intercept factor.
Jaffe, L. D., Poon, P. T.
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From Single Atoms to Nanoparticles: Pathways Toward Efficient and Durable Pt/TiO2 Photocatalysts
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.Platinum single atoms on TiO2 nanosheets evolve into clusters and nanoparticles under ethanol photoreforming and thermal treatments. By controlling deposition and post‐treatments, particle size and location on specific facets are modulated. The study reveals how stability pathways determine efficiency, guiding the design of more durable photocatalysts.
Juan José Delgado +6 more
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Potential and future of concentrating solar power in Namibia
Journal of Energy in Southern Africa, 2017 The Namibian electricity sector has mainly relied on electricity imports from the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) over the last decade. However, a growth in electricity demand and scarce import options could cause energy shortages.
Y. Le Fol, K. Ndhlukula
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AERES: Thermodynamic and Economic Optimization Software for Hybrid Solar–Waste Heat Systems
Energies, 2022 Heliothermic technologies are affected by their low density, intermittence and low economic competitiveness. Hybrid solar–waste heat power systems can increase plant conversion efficiency and power generation while reducing intermittence.
Icaro Figueiredo Vilasboas +4 more
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