Bluesolar has started the construction of its innovative pilot plant at the Instituto de Sistemas Fotovoltaicos de Concentración (ISFOC) facilities in Puertollano, Ciudad Real. This plant is characterized by the implementation of a pioneering technology that merges the principles of photovoltaic and solar thermal energy, thanks to the collaboration of Capsun Technologies and Ghenova Ingeniería.
This technological breakthrough promises to be a catalyst for the development and accessibility of green hydrogen.
The creation of this technology is the result of an extensive period of research and development, carried out in collaboration with renowned technology centers in Spain and Europe, including CSIC, the Plataforma Solar de Almería, Tekniker, the University of Seville, the National Hydrogen Center, and Fraunhofer, among others. This project has received financial support from CDTI and the Andalusian Technological Corporation (CTA), with the MOFHAR project financed by CTA playing a crucial role in the development of the technology.
An innovative pilot plant
Bluesolar introduces a revolutionary concept for large-scale plants that integrate photovoltaic energy and photovoltaic and solar thermal and solar thermal energy in a single installation. This is achieved through innovative hybrid panels that allow continuous electricity generation.
This new approach is based on solar panels that also function as concentrating mirrors, thanks to a patented technology centered on selective optical light filters. These filters allow the integration of both technologies, replacing the traditional concentrating mirrors with filters incorporated in the photovoltaic panels, which continue to produce electricity while reflecting heat for thermal storage or direct steam generation.
This plant integrates photovoltaic and solar thermal energy. Source: BlueSolar
The compatibility of Bluesolar’s Bluesolar technology technology with the production of green hydrogen and its derivatives, such as methanol or ammonia, is particularly relevant. These products require a constant supply of renewable electricity, as well as the possibility of integration with desalination plants that require high thermal and electrical consumption.
Promising projections for Bluesolar’s pilot plant
Preliminary results from the pre-pilot phase are promising, suggesting that Bluesolar could be the world’s first solar technology capable of providing uninterruptible power at market prices, without the need for subsidies or special tariffs, which would contribute to price stability and independence from fossil fuels.
Sebastián Caparrós, CEO of Bluesolar, highlights the efficiency, modularity, reliability, scalability and technological simplicity of the plants that integrate Bluesolar technology with thermal storage, compared to current solar thermal plants. In addition, this integration allows for continuous energy production, optimizing the existing electrical infrastructure.
Germán López, from the Energy and Environment sector of CTA, emphasizes the importance of this technology in the context of the energy transition The implementation of photovoltaic plants with thermal cogeneration will increase the manageability of photovoltaic plants and meet the demand for thermal energy in industrial processes.
Bluesolar’ s initiative not only represents a significant breakthrough in renewable energy production, but also sets a precedent for the integration of solar technologies in the fight against climate change. By offering a viable solution for the continuous production of renewable energy, the company opens up new possibilities for the sustainable use of natural resources and the reduction of dependence on fossil fuels.
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