We are pleased to announce the publication of the SOLARX White Paper: Technological and Policy Recommendations for Solar-to-X Energy Systems. This milestone document distils the key insights and interim findings of the SOLARX project, offering a compelling vision for the future of renewable energy integration through Concentrated Solar-to-X (CST-to-X) technologies.
Highlights of the White Paper:
Twice the Thermal Output: CST Solar Fields deliver up to 2x more industrial heat than PV-based systems using the same land area—an important insight for Solar Heat for Industrial Processes (SHIP) applications.
Innovative Multi-Vector Energy Systems: The White Paper showcases diverse configurations that combine solar energy, CPV, hydrogen production, thermal storage, and grid interaction. Simulations using tools like energyPRO and HyDesign demonstrate technical feasibility across varied market conditions.
Key Technological Advances:
A bi-energy H₂ receiver operable via solar or electricity
A next-generation CPV receiver optimised for solar-to-electric conversion
Molten salt storage enabling heat dispatch aligned with market prices
Policy Recommendations:
Public co-financing of pilot plants to accelerate market readiness
Tax exemptions for re-injected electricity to support grid balancing
Investment in EU manufacturing to strengthen solar technology supply chains
The White Paper serves as a foundation for upcoming policy dialogues and stakeholder workshops. Access the full publication and learn more about how SOLARX is shaping the next generation of integrated, solar-driven energy systems.
