| Name (Nation) |
Type |
Relevant Expertise |
Role in the Project |
| 1. DLR - Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DE) |
RES |
Solar storage technology, DSG development, system technology and modelling |
Coordination; macro-encapsulation of EG-PCM, 10kW module, PSA testing |
| 2. CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (F) |
RES |
Application of expanded graphite, heat storage materials and modelling |
EG-PCM development, characterisation, modelling EG-PCM design concepts |
| 3. Epsilon Ingénierie (F) |
IND |
Design of thermic/fluidic and thermo-mechanical components thermal systems |
Design of test module based on EG-PCM external arrangement concept |
| 4. DEFI Systèmes (F) |
IND
SME |
manufacturing of components based on innovative structure materials and designs |
Manufacturing of test module based on EG-PCM external arrangement concept |
| 5. SGL Technologies GmbH (DE) |
IND |
Manufacturing of expanded graphite and EG-PCM composite materials < 100 0C |
Providing expanded graphite and manufacturing EG-PCM composite materials |
| 6. FLAGSOL GmbH (DE) |
IND
SME |
Developer of trough collector, solar plant design, performance analysis |
Storage integration into solar power plants; risk analysis, economic analysis |
| 7. CIEMAT -Centro de Investigaciones Enegéticas, Medioamb. y Tecnológicas (ES) |
RES |
Solar power technology, DSG development, operation of DISS loop at the PSA |
Operation of DISS facility, 100 kW module testing, control strategy |
| 8. FUNDACIÓN INASMET (ES) |
RES |
Development of advanced processes, materials, and new manufacturing techniques |
Manufacturing of macro-encapsulated EG-PCM, heat exchanger for RHTS module |
| Solucar Energica, S.A (ES) |
IND |
Design and manufacturing of solar components, receiver, trough and dish installation |
Design and manufacturing of high pressure part of 100 kW module, storage scale up |
| 10. Sistemas de Calor S.L. (ES) |
IND
SME |
manufacturing of energy related equipment for cogeneration, and heating |
Design and manufacturing of 100 kW module, integration in test loop, storage scale up |
| 11. Iberdrola Ingenieria y Consultoria (ES) |
IND |
Utility, generation, transport and distribution of electrical energy |
Design specification DSG storage, operation strategy and storage integration |
| 12. Weizmann Institute of Science (IL) |
HE |
Solar tower research facility, PCM storage, high temperature processes |
PCM material and design for RHTS approach, 10 kW module testing |
| 13. Central Laboratory of Solar Energy and New Energy Sources, of Science (BG) |
RES |
Themophysical investigation of storage materials including PCM and PCM slurries |
Determination of thermo-physical properties, PCM lab scale testing |