New discovery: Volcanic ash as a cost-effective and durable energy storage solution for concentrated solar power plants

Researchers at the University of Barcelona have discovered that volcanic ash generated during a 2021 eruption in La Palma, Canary Islands, can be used to store concentrated solar power (CSP). This study was featured in Recharge.

When it comes to electricity grids, balancing production and consumption is critical. The production of renewable energy is affected by weather conditions, and energy storage solutions are essential for maintaining stability. CSP power plants typically store surplus energy in large tanks containing materials like salt, which can hold energy for several hours to a day.

However, researchers at the University of Barcelona found that volcanic ash could be heated to higher temperatures than molten salt, making it a more durable and cost-effective alternative. In CSP power plants, surplus energy is typically stored in large tanks containing materials like salt, which can store energy for several hours to a day. When energy is required, molten salt is used to boil water through a heat exchanger, generating heated steam that powers a turbine to produce electricity. However, molten salt can lead to corrosion of equipment pipes and storage tanks.

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