Next-generation, high-temperature solar thermal power plants will put greater demands on materials. Developing better practices for materials selection and plant operation and maintenance can lead to improved plant lifetimes and reduced costs, enhancing the cost-effectiveness of solar thermal energy overall. This project investigates materials compatibility and degradation mechanisms, and provides guidance through models of plant operational parameters and maintenance scheduling.
Funding / Grants
- ARENA
Team
Other Team Members
Dr Michael Cholette
Dr Teng Ong
Professor Richard Clegg
Partners
Other Partners
Flinders University
NREL
Australian National University
CSIRO
University of South Australia
Vast Solar
