The Renewable Energies Chair, University of Évora and the Institute of Solar Research of the German Aerospace Center (DLR) have agreed to cooperate in their research in the field of concentrating solar technologies for the generation of electricity.
First common undertaking: the set-up of the Évora Molten Salt Platform (EMSP) in Portugal
At this site in Herdade da Mitra/Évora, major components like storage tanks and steam generator have already been put in place during an earlier project. In co-operation with a group of German industries, these shall be complemented with an advanced, 500m parabolic trough loop. The facility is designed for a capacity of 1,8 MWth and is scheduled to become operational in summer 2016.
The EMSP shall play a key role in the further development of molten salt technology, providing a versatile platform for partners from academia and industry to develop and demonstrate innovative processes and components in a real life environment.
During the coming years the two partners want to join forces in further projects to help bridging the gap between innovative technology development and commercial application.
