RELATED PROJECTS & INITIATIVES

The OMSoP project, co-funded by the European Union’s 7th Framework Programme for Research and Development aims to provide and demonstrate technical solutions for the use of state-of-the-art concentrated solar power system (CSP) coupled to micro-gas turbines (MGT) to produce electricity. The intended system will be modular and capable of producing electricity in the range of 3-10 kW.

The European Micro Gas Turbine Forum is an initiative launched to foster the commercial deployment of micro gas turbines by setting the scenario where all stakeholders have a platform to share knowledge and experience, collaborate and discuss a roadmap to move the technology forward. The main objective is thus to make fast progress that would otherwise not be possible under business as usual scenario.

The overall objective of SolGATS is the development of a concentrated solar power (CSP) parabolic dish system generating electricity using a micro gas turbine (MGT) with thermal energy storage using solid particles, which can be used in combined power, heating and cooling. The advantages over Photovoltaic arise from the integrated energy storage, reduced land use, tri-generation and higher efficiency particularly in hot climates with direct sunlight.

The development of an holistic model will provide a deep insight in the role of renewable fuels in the energy system, as well as their energy and economic costs.

The key issues of the uncertainties on the current state and the future of the system will be analyzed through a robust optimization approach.

The impact of the integration of these carriers on the electricity grid is included in the study as well as several ways to improve the total efficiency of the use of these renewable fuels for different applications.