SPECIAL NOTICE
A -- solar thermal electricity generation
- Notice Date
- 12/19/2007
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 541690
— Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Energy, National Renewable Energy Laboratory - Midwest Research Institute (DOE Contractor), National Renewable Energy Laboratory, 1617 Cole Boulevard, Golden, CO, 80401, UNITED STATES
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- TTO
- Response Due
- 1/20/2008
- Archive Date
- 2/4/2008
- Point of Contact
- Viktoriya Esayev, License Administrator, Phone 303-275-4269, Fax 303-275-3040
- E-Mail Address
-
viktoriya_esayev@nrel.gov
- Description
- The generation of electricity from the sun is gathering increased traction as the U.S looks to increase its energy security, reduce dependence on foreign sources of oil, and minimize the environmental footprint of energy generation technologies. Concentrated solar thermal power (CSP) is one technology that can generate electricity at a large scale from the sun. CSP processes generate electrity by focusing solar radiation onto a heat receptor, which converts the solar energy into electrons. Parabolic trough systems that reflect the sun?s energy onto a heat collection element (HCE) are the most widespread method of CSP electricity generation. The heat absorption and retention of the HCE is a key driver in the overall efficiency of the parabolic trough system. Innovations in the selective coating applied to the HCE can significantly improve the heat absorption and heat retention. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has developed a solar selective coating that, in preliminary tests, has exhibited absorption characteristics comparable to current HCE technology while re-emitting less energy. The NREL coating can withstand higher operating temperatures than conventional coatings, making it a potentially more robust solution in CSP design. Ultimately, we believe that utilization of the NREL HCE coating in CSP manufacture will lead to more efficient and less expensive solar thermal electricity generation. NREL is looking for a commercial partner to assist in the development of our HCE product. The goal of this joint development effort would be to establish a commercial product. The ideal commercial partner will have a presence in the CSP industry and the resources (technical, financial, sales, marketing) and experience (management) to develop and commercialize this early stage technology. To respond to this announcement, please submit a 3-5 page letter of interest to the person and address listed below. The letter should contain company information, contact information as well as descriptions of CSP experience and early stage technology development experience. Additionally, please list any previous work that the company has completed for a national laboratory.
- Place of Performance
- Address: National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Technology Transfer Office, c/o Matt Ringer, MS 1635, 1617 Cole Blvd., Golden, CO 80401-3393, Email: matthew_ringer@nrel.gov,
- Zip Code: 80401
- Country: UNITED STATES
- Zip Code: 80401
- Record
- SN01472897-W 20071221/071219223309 (fbodaily.com)
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