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SOLDEM (2026 \u2013 2030)
<\/strong>Solar-hybrid metal recycling \u2022 Solar Furnace<\/em>
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SOLDEM is Horizon Europe funding project pioneering the world first solar-hybrid process for recycling brass and stainless-steel scraps, replacing fossil fuels with concentrated solar heat, renewable electricity and green hydrogen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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By validating innovative hybrid reactors and digital tools, the project aims to cut CO\u2082 emissions by up to 93% while enabling cost-competitive and circular metal production in Europe. Bringing together 10 participants from 6 countries, SOLDEM supports industrial resilience through local scrap-to-product value chains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CSP-Boost contribution:<\/strong>
\u2022 <\/em>Development of the solar concentrating system and hybrid solar reactors
\u2022 <\/em>Leadership of dissemination, exploitation and communication activities to maximise project impact and accelerate industrial uptake.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Solar-Driven Circular Metallurgy Proposal Development<\/strong>
European innovation funding \u2022 Circular metallurgy<\/em>
Developed for PANATERE SA<\/a> (Switzerland) \u2013 2025<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CSP-Boost supported the preparation of a Horizon Europe proposal for call HORIZON-CL4-INDUSTRY-2025-01-TWIN-TRANSITION-33 focused on solar-driven circular metallurgy and high-temperature recycling systems in close collaboration with the coordinator and consortium partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The work combined technical expertise in concentrated solar power, coherence of the technical narrative and expected impacts as well as definition and development of the dissemination, exploitation and stakeholder engagement strategy.
Service provided:<\/strong>
\u2022 Proposal development
\u2022 Impact, Dissemination & Exploitation strategy
\u2022 Optical expertise in CSP
\u2022 System design support<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Industrial Nitrogen Heating with Parabolic Troughs<\/strong>
Industrial heat \u2022 Parabolic trough solar collectors<\/em>
Developed for Alto Solution<\/a> (France) – 2024<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CSP-Boost supported Alto Solution in the validation and optimization of a parabolic trough solar collector field designed for industrial nitrogen heating applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The study aimed to determine the optimal solar field configuration in terms of series and parallel loops while minimizing pressure losses and defining suitable outlet temperatures and operating pressures for the system. CSP-Boost developed an optical model to predict solar flux density on the absorber and coupled it with a thermal model to calculate fluid and wall temperatures along the loops under different operating conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The study enabled the evaluation of solar field configurations and operating parameters required to ensure efficient industrial heating performance while maintaining acceptable pressure drops and thermal conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Service provided: <\/strong>Optical modelling \u2022 Thermal simulations \u2022 Solar field optimization \u2022 Operating condition assessment<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Industrial Nitrogen Heating with Parabolic Troughs<\/strong>
Solar cooking \u2022 Lytefire PRO solar oven<\/em>
Developed for Aurinko <\/a>(France) – 2025<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aurinko commissioned CSP-Boost to evaluate the performance of a Lytefire PRO Solar Oven used for roasting seeds with concentrated solar energy. The client markets solar-roasted seeds across the Cerdagne region and regularly presents the solar oven during local market events to demonstrate the sustainability and efficiency of the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To support these outreach activities, CSP-Boost developed a detailed optical model of the Lytefire PRO solar oven and coupled it with a thermal model to predict operating temperatures, heating dynamics and thermal inertia. This simulation framework provided a clear understanding of how the solar oven captures and stores heat, making it easier to explain the roasting process and the underlying solar technology to customers and the general public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CSP-Boost developed an optical and thermal simulation model of the Lytefire PRO solar oven used for solar-powered seed roasting. The study evaluated operating temperatures and thermal inertia to support public demonstrations and communication activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Service provided: <\/strong>Optical modelling \u2022 Thermal simulations \u2022 Performance assessment \u2022 Science communication support<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Beam-Down Solar Furnace for Material Sintering<\/strong>
High-temperature solar processes \u2022 Beam-down concentrator<\/em>
Developed for DALE<\/a> (France) \u2013 2025 – 2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CSP-Boost carried out the complete optical design of a beam-down solar furnace intended for high-temperature solar sintering applications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The project aimed to develop a compact and manufacturable concentrating system capable of achieving temperatures around 1,500 \u00b0C while maintaining homogeneous solar flux distribution at the focal point. CSP-Boost developed a flexible optical model capable of analysing multiple heliostat dimensions and secondary reflector configurations. Several architectures were evaluated in terms of optical efficiency, compactness and manufacturing feasibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The selected beam-down configuration achieved the required balance between optical performance, flux homogeneity and practical implementation constraints, providing a robust basis for future solar sintering applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Service provided:<\/strong> Optical modelling \u2022 Thermal simulations \u2022 Solar field optimisation \u2022 Operating condition assessment<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Powder2Power (2023 – 2027)<\/strong>
Electric & Heat Production \u2022 Fluidised Particle-Driven Concentrated Solar Power<\/em>
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Powder2Power (P2P) is a Horizon Europe project pioneering a new generation of high-temperature concentrated solar power (CSP) technology based on fluidized particles as both the solar receiver and heat transfer medium. By demonstrating a complete 2 MWth particle-driven CSP system at the Themis solar tower research infrastructure in France, the project aims to validate operating temperatures up to 750 \u00b0C, enabling highly efficient supercritical CO\u2082 power cycles and advanced thermal energy storage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Compared with conventional molten-salt systems, Powder2Power is expected to increase sun-to-power efficiency by 5\u20139% and reduce the Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE) by 5.4%, while also opening new opportunities for industrial process heat applications. Bringing together leading research organisations and specialised industrial partners, the project supports the development of more efficient, flexible and sustainable solar thermal technologies aligned with Europe\u2019s climate neutrality objectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CSP-Boost contribution:
<\/strong>\u2022<\/em> Scale-up of key system components, including the solar field, particle receiver and heat exchanger
\u2022<\/em> Participation to the experimental campaign
\u2022<\/em> Leadership of dissemination, exploitation and communication activities to maximise project visibility and industrial impact.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Beam-Down Solar Concentrator for Recycling Applications<\/strong>
Solar recycling \u2022 Beam-down concentrator<\/em>
Developed for PROMES-CNRS<\/a> (France) \u2013 2023<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CSP-Boost supported CNRS-PROMES in the optical design and assessment of a beam-down solar concentrating system dedicated to recycling of organic and inorganic materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The study aimed to design a system capable of delivering approximately 500 kW and 2 MW\/m\u00b2 at the aperture while maintaining optical efficiency above 20%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CSP-Boost developed a workflow starting with a brainstorming phase to define system geometry, guided by a CNRS boundary conditions document. Using open-source ray-tracing, the beam-down system was sized to meet the technical requirements. Final outputs include a detailed technical specification and a 10\u00b0-step optical performance matrix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Service provided:<\/strong> Ray-tracing simulations \u2022 Optical design \u2022 Performance matrix generation \u2022 Flux distribution analysis<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Solstice Optical Simulation Training<\/strong>
Monte Carlo ray-tracing \u2022 Technical training<\/em>
Developed for PROMES-CNRS<\/a> (France) \u2013 2022<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CSP-Boost supported CNRS-PROMES in the optical design and assessment of a beam-down solar concentrating system dedicated to recycling of organic and inorganic materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CSP-Boost delivered a specialized technical training module covering Monte-Carlo ray-tracing principles and the setup of Solstice with Visual Studio for Matlab automation. The curriculum included YAML scripting for geometry and surface property definition, solar field pivot tracking methods, and data visualization using ParaView and Matlab. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This culminated in a practical application simulating the Themis heliostat field, focusing on flux distribution and targeting strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Service provided: <\/strong>Technical training \u2022 Optical simulation workflows \u2022 YAML scripting \u2022 Data visualisation and analysis<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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