Using Encapsulated Phase Change Material in Thermal Storage for Baseload Concentrating Solar Power PlantsCX(s) Applied: B3.6Date: 08/04/2010Location(s): Riverside, CaliforniaOffice(s): Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Golden Field Office
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August 4, 2010
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Using Encapsulated Phase Change Material in Thermal Storage for Baseload Concentrating Solar Power Plants
CX(s) Applied: B3.6
Date: 08/04/2010
Location(s): Riverside, California
Office(s): Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Golden Field Office
CX(s) Applied: B3.6
Date: 08/04/2010
Location(s): Riverside, California
Office(s): Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Golden Field Office
Terrafore Incorporated proposes to use federal funds to research and develop novel encapsulated phase change materials for the use in thermal storage applications. The project will conclude with a demonstration of new encapsulated phase change materials systems for base-load concentrating solar power plants.