DLR Institut für Solarforschung

☀️🌍 Progress in solar energy: This week, over 500 international experts are meeting at the SolarPACES conference in Rome to present pioneering innovations and work together to drive forward the energy transition. ☀️🌍 The dominating topics of the conference include: 1. Thermal energy storage - One of the key strengths of concentrating solar systems to provide solar energy around the clock. 2. Solar industrial process heat - A growing market that shows how solar energy is finding more and more industrial applications and contributing to defossilisation. We are particularly pleased about the contribution of keynote speaker Dr Max Pargmann from the DLR Institute of Solar Research, who will provide exciting insights into future technologies for solar energy with his presentation on "Deep Learning for Heliostat Digital Twins". The successful commissioning of the DLR particle receiver was also presented. Many thanks to all DLR employees for the numerous great presentations and inspiring scientific insights into their research activities. In addition to the Institute of Solar Research and the DLR Institut für Future Fuels (Institute of Future Fuels), the DLR is also represented by the DLR Institut für Technische Thermodynamik (Institute of Engineering Thermodynamics) and the DLR-Institut für Werkstoff-Forschung (Institute of Materials Research). It is inspiring to see how we are working together on solutions that will bring us a big step closer to the energy transition! 💪🌱 #SolarPACES2024 #EnergyTransition #SolarEnergy #SolarThermal #SolarResearch

🏡🔍 𝗡𝗲𝘂𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝘇𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝘃𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗴𝘀𝗯𝗲𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗳 Der Deutschlandfunk berichtete Ende September in seiner Sendung „Forschung aktuell“ über 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗿ü𝗵𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗴𝘀𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝘇𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝘃𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗲𝗯ä𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻 aus dem Institut für Solarforschung. Undichtigkeiten von Gebäudehüllen lassen sich zeit- und kostensparend durch berührungslose thermische Messungen lokalisieren. Aber auch über die 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝘃𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗸𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻 ist es möglich, energetische Schwachstellen zu finden. Denn durch die kleinen Ritzen und Löcher in Wänden, Fenstern und Türen oder bei unzureichender Isolierung entweicht nicht nur Wärme, sondern dringen auch Schallwellen nach außen. Wie die akustische Messmethode funktioniert, erklärt der DLR-Forscher Björn Schiricke im Interview. Das 𝗗𝗟𝗥 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁-𝘂𝗽 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 hat eine Software entwickelt, die den Wärmebedarf von ganzen Quartieren und Städten anhand von Luftaufnahmen und statistischen Daten per Ferndiagnose ermittelt. Und das in gerade mal zwei Wochen. Dazu mehr im Interview mit Philip Groesdonk Groesdoenk, einem der Gründer von Heatbrain. Hier geht’s zum Beitrag in der Audiothek des Deutschlandfunk: https://lnkd.in/eUWTwbxZ Ines Rutschmann #Energiewende #Gebäudetechnik #Wärmewende #Bauphysik #Nachhaltigkeit #Innovationen

📢 Save the date! The CST4ALL project will on 11 December host a 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗼𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀. This workshop will present the state of the art and running research of meteorology for solar and wind and their link to other renewable energy technologies. Research needs on resource assessment, monitoring and forecasting will be discussed. About CST4ALL: The CST4ALL project identifies various hybridization and cooperation initiatives at the interface between CST and other technologies. These initiatives focus on applications relevant to three key energy sectors: electricity, heat, and fuels. The project incorporates work products from a diverse set of European Technology & Innovation Platforms (ETIPs). #energymeteorology #CST #concentratingsolartechnology

🚀 Meet us in Rome for the 30th SolarPACES Conference! 🌍 From October 8-11, 2024, the Auditorium della Tecnica will host the world’s leading event in the field of concentrating solar thermal technology. This milestone event marks three decades of collaboration and innovation under the SolarPACES Technology Collaboration Programme (TCP) of the International Energy Agency (IEA). The conference offers a unique opportunity to explore cutting-edge projects, research advancements, and market trends. DLR is proud to sponsor the event, with representation from our Institute of Solar Research, DLR Institut für Future Fuels and DLR Institut für Technische Thermodynamik. 📢 The program promises engaging presentations, inspiring discussions, and a chance to connect with leading experts in the solar energy sector. We’re excited to meet you in Rome! ✨ #SolarPACES2024 #CSP #SolarEnergy #Innovation #EnergyTransition #DLR #Rome

🌍 As part of the 2nd Cologne Climate Week, innovative approaches to energy generation and climate neutrality were discussed in a livestream on the scientific YouTube channel "BreakingLab" on 21 September 2024. Dr Eckhard Lüpfert from the DLR Institute of Solar Research provided exciting insights into concentrating solar technologies, which offer a promising opportunity for sustainable energy generation. 🌞 The livestream will also begin with a discussion about the PV system on the roofs of the Koelnmesse GmbH and the topic of sustainability in general. 📺 If you missed the livestream, you can watch it here: https://lnkd.in/eUp9Gk8Z (In German, Institute of Solar Research: Minute 33) #KölnerKlimawoche #Nachhaltigkeit #Solarenergie #SolarResearch #SolarEnergy #ConcentratingSolar

☀ 🚀Exciting progress in solar energy research! The German Aerospace Center (DLR) and MAN Energy Solutions have achieved a significant milestone with the solar tubular receiver for molten salt at the Multifocus Tower in Jülich. For the first time, a salt temperature exceeding 600°C has been reached, surpassing the current industry standard of 565°C. This breakthrough not only enhances the efficiency of solar thermal power plants but also opens new possibilities for cost reduction in the sector. The ongoing tests at the Jülich facility validate the technology under realistic conditions, laying the groundwork for its commercial application. By increasing the operating temperature of the salt circuit, steam can be heated to higher levels, improving the efficiency of power generation. This development marks an important step forward in the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy. 💥 👉For further information please visit our website: https://lnkd.in/ekKK5i6h #SolarEnergy #SolarResearch #CSP #ConcentratingSolar #EnergyResearch

☀️🚀 We are delighted to announce an innovative advancement in the efficiency of concentrating solar power plants! Machine learning methods can be used to calculate the power distribution at the receiver of solar power plants much more precisely, so that the efficiency of solar power plants can be increased immensely. The recent work titled "Automatic heliostat learning for in-situ measurement of concentrating solar power plants using differentiable ray tracing" has been published in the prestigious journal Nature Communications. It was created by a collaboration of the German Aerospace Center (DLR)-Institute of Solar Research, the Forschungszentrum Jülich (FZJ) and the Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT). The new method combines machine learning techniques with differentiable ray tracing to achieve unparalleled precision in measuring heliostat surface deformations and calculating irradiance distributions using existing images from solar power plants. By identifying even the smallest unevenness of the concentrator, this approach allows for real-time, automated calibration of heliostats, paving the way for enhanced performance. This research marks a significant leap forward in solar technology, promising safer, more efficient, and cost-effective solar power generation. ⚡️ Congratulations to Max Pargmann, Jan Ebert, Markus Götz, Daniel Maldonado Quinto, Robert Pitz-Paal and Stefan Kesselheim. This productive and successful collaboration was made possible by Helmholtz AI. 🎉💥 Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/dRBbHbBP #SolarEnergy #SolarResearch #MachineLearning #CSP #NatureCommunications

💡 Take part in an innovative webinar with the main topic: “MSA-Trough: Development of a parabolic Trough concentrator system for Molten Salt Application” 📅 The first webinar on 17 September 2024 will illustrate the main challenges addressed in the design of the innovative parabolic trough collector and explain the technological solutions adopted. https://lnkd.in/eknQYbKT #MSATrough #CSP #Sustainability #Innovation #EnergyResearch

"Solar Thermal Energy on the Rise - Perspectives for Heat #Transition and Sustainable #Fuels". ☀🔥💧🌳 This was the motto of the 𝟮𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘂𝗺, which was held for the first time this year as a face-to-face event in the new premises of the DLR Institut für Future Fuels and DLR Institut für Solarforschung at the Jülich site. Throughout the day, speakers from research and #industry provided a highly topical insight into the potential of solar thermal energy for heat generation in various application areas and its role in the production of sustainable fuels in cooperation with industrial companies. After the presentations, the guests had the opportunity to visit the nearby Synhelion #DAWN facility, as well as the Deutsches Zentrum für Luft-und Raumfahrt e.V. Solar Towers. This was followed by a lively exchange of expertise in the new premises of the DLR institutes. We would like to thank all speakers for their exciting presentations and all guests for their participation and the subsequent professional dialogue. We look forward to seeing you again next year! Read the full report on the event at: 👇 https://lnkd.in/ev9k48uh #EnergyResearch #CST #CSP #HeatTransition #FutureFuels #SolarResearch #Wärmewende #SolarThermal #Energiewende ESTELA - European Solar Thermal Electricity Association GlassPoint, Inc Fichtner