Fresnel collectors
Direct solar radiation is reflected by tracking mirrors, generally flat, arranged in rows, with a single axis on a stationary receiver.
With this technology, the highest annual energy production per installed surface is achieved
Parabolic trough collector (PTC)
Direct solar radiation is reflected by concave tracking mirrors, arranged in rows, with a single axis on a stationary receiver.
These CCPs present an optimized generation curve, maximizing generation during the first and last hours of the day.
SolidTES concrete storage
solidTES is a thermal storage system (TES), conceptually based on a set of tubes (through which a heat transfer fluid or HTF passes) embedded in a block of high heat capacity material, whose composition can vary depending on the required temperature . This system is capable of working with different types of HTF: molten salts, thermal oil, air, pressurized hot water or steam from both conventional and renewable sources.
Water Thermocline Tank
Thermal storage system based on the accumulation of sensible energy in water in liquid state. With a similar operation to that of domestic water accumulators, hot water is introduced through the upper part of the tank and cold water is extracted through the lower part. The hot water is kept in the upper part of the tank due to its lower density. The separation between the cold and hot part is obtained by means of a correct design of the tank. To keep the water in a liquid state, it is necessary for the system to operate at a pressure higher than the vapor pressure of the water corresponding to the working temperature.
Steam Generator/Separator
In the case that the thermal consumption of the industry is in the form of steam, in this system steam is generated under the conditions required by the industry.
Thermal oil or air Heater
When the thermal consumption of the industry is in the form of hot air or thermal oil, this heat exchanger is in charge of converting the energy captured from the sun into thermal energy that can be used by the industry.
