Solar Energy Journal Call for Papers
Solar Energy Journal, is calling for submissions for an upcoming special issue on Heliostat Technologies about advances in Concentrating Solar-Thermal Power (CSP)
About the call for papers:
Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) is a key technology for dispatchable renewable energy, with about 7.5 GW installed across 20+ countries. CSP, particularly heliostat-based systems, holds promise for delivering low-cost, reliable thermal and electrical energy, supporting global decarbonization goals. However, advancements in cost, performance, and commercialization are necessary.
In 2021, the U.S. Department of Energy launched HelioCon, a five-year initiative aimed at advancing heliostat technology. This Special Issue will feature research on heliostat systems, solar field control, manufacturing, standards, and more. The collection seeks to drive innovation and attract researchers to expand the CSP community and workforce.
The goal of the special issue is to share the state-of-the-art research in this fascinating field that will set the stage for guiding future research activities. Submissions may address topics such as metrology, solar field control, optical engineering, environmental impact, wind load analysis, AI applications, and techno-economic assessments. This issue aims to present the latest developments and set a roadmap for future research in heliostat systems, with a focus on improving performance, reducing costs, and advancing commercial readiness. The special issue will collect original papers, reviews and prospectives to present the state-of-art research on such as the following.
Guest editors:
- Guangdong Zhu (NREL, USA)
- Jeremy Sment (Sandia National Laboratories, USA)
- Antonio Luis Ávila-Marín (CIEMAT- Plataforma Solar de Almería, Spain)
- Michael Cholette (Queensland University of Technology, Australia)
Timeline:
- Submissions open: September 1, 2024
- Submissions close: February 1, 2025
About Solar Energy Journal
Published since 1957, Solar Energy, the official journal of the International Solar Energy Society is devoted exclusively to the science and technology of solar energy applications. With participation encompassing 100 countries, ISES serves as a center for information on research and development in solar energy utilization. Through its publications and its sponsorship of technical conferences, the Society provides a world forum for the active consideration of solar energy. Solar Energy welcomes manuscripts presenting information on any aspect of solar energy measurement, research, development, application, or policy.
Solar Energy welcomes manuscripts presenting information not previously published in journals on any aspect of solar energy research, development, application, measurement or policy. The term "solar energy" in this context includes the indirect uses such as wind energy and biomass. Because of the international character of Solar Energy, articles that deal solely with the solar radiation or wind data base of a specific country are not normally considered suitable for Solar Energy. Submitted manuscripts may take the form of reports of original studies or reviews of significant prior work in a given area. All manuscripts are subject to reviews to assure accuracy, clarity, and long-term value.