Hybrid Sensible-latent Heat Thermal Energy Storage for Concentrated Solar Power Applications: Insights From the Cooperant Project
Abstract
The COOPERANT project introduces an innovative hybrid Thermal Energy Storage (TES) solution designed to significantly improve Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) efficiency at extreme temperatures up to 1000°C. By integrating sensible and latent heat storage, the system incorporates advanced materials and optimized configurations to maximize heat transfer and storage capacity. Strategic methodologies in material selection, system design, and performance evaluation ensure technical robustness, economic feasibility, and sustainability. Ultimately, COOPERANT's advancements aim to set industry benchmarks, enabling scalable, high-performance CSP integration into renewable energy systems.
Keywords
Thermal Energy Storage, CSP-TES system, Phase Change Materials, PCM, high-temperature systems, hybrid storage.