Paper 13132-31
Paper 13132-31
An introduction to heliostats and their role in concentrating solar-thermal power (CSP)
20 August 2024 • 8:00 AM - 8:20 AM PDT | Conv. Ctr. Room 18
Abstract
Achieving a decarbonized energy sector by 2050 will require the development of cost-effective technologies beyond today’s commercial concentrating solar-thermal power (CSP) technologies. Achieving the 2030 target will depend heavily on reducing the cost of heliostats, while improving technical performance. There are several opportunities for metrology, in addressing heliostat optical error, thus increasing the overall heliostat efficiency. In addition, opportunities in reducing the costs of manufacturing, assembly, calibration, or operations & maintenance exists.
Presenter
David Haas
U.S. Dept. of Energy (United States)
David Haas
After spending decades in the aerospace industry, David started consulting in the energy sector, helping “Big Oil” build safer offshore drilling rigs. David made the move to Solar Power and joined SolarReserve in 2017, and recently stated consulting for the U.S Department of Energy.
He currently works as a Senior Technical Advisor for the Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) and is assigned to the Concentrating Solar-Thermal Power Team.
David manages a $200+ Million portfolio of Concentrating Solar-Thermal (CST) energy projects.
He is here today to tell you about Concentrating Solar-Thermal (CST) energy, Heliostats, and future opportunities in those fields