Rioglass Solar is a global leader in designing and manufacturing optical CSP and CPV components. Founded in 2007, Rioglass Solar is now the largest supplier of CSP HCE tubes and concentrating mirrors in the world.

Capitalizing on its extensive knowledge and experience, Rioglass has created a turn-key solar solution to generate process heat for industrial applications. Our Engineers have developed a Fresnel system not seen before generating process heat at a much lower cost while at the same time eliminating fossil fuels and therefore reducing the customers carbon foot print. This Rioglass breakthrough design enables us to manufacture, assemble and calibrate these amazing modules at our facilities worldwide so the equipment is ready to be installed when it arrives at the customer’ site. These “Plug and Play” systems are designed to work with a variety of heat transfer fluids.

The world class staff at our glass fabrication facilities designed a Fresnel system using very precise and accurate TEMPERED CURVED lenses with 6 different curvature radios within each module, making it the most efficient solar collector system in the market today to produce industrial process heat. Rioglass’ Clients can be Environmentally conscious while reducing cost at the same time.

Rioglass is the only Manufacturer that has complete control over the entire supply chain. All major components are produced within the Rioglass Group guaranteeing consistent quality and timely deliveries.

Installation in Aznalcóllar (Seville-Spain)

Module main figures:

  • Structure size: 6206 x 4060 mm 
  • Structure size including integrated cleaning system: 6481 x 4060 (mm x mm) 
  • Primary mirror surface: 25.1 sqm 
  • Receiver height above primary mirrors: variable 
  • Receiver height above ground level: ca. 3490 mm 
  • Ratio of Reflective area vs. Occupied area: 0.997 (the highest in the market) 
  • Module weight: 699 kg 
  • Specific weight: 27.7 kg/sqm 
  • Optional: Integrated cleaning system 

Operation limits:

Pressure: up to 40 bar
Temperature: up to 400 °C
Life expectancy +25 years
Wind load:

  • Up to 25 km/h: standard operation
  • Up to 90 km/h: reduced operation,
    decreased performance due to
    mirror vibration
  • Over 90 km/h: Standby position

Sun2Heat® Solution Installation in Aznalcóllar (Seville)

Applications of Sun2Heat® solar systems integrated in thermal applications: SOLARVAP® Solutions 

  • Sea water desalinization 
  • Drying/replacement of brine evaporation ponds 
  • Effluent waste reduction by CSH evaporation 
  • Value compounds recovery from waste water (HCl, metals, minerals…) 

More information in www.solarvap.net

Rioglass advantages:

  • Global CSP company with projects
    implemented in the five continents
  • Largest supplier within its business
    worldwide
  •  Proven solutions already installed
    in solar fields for several years
  • Financially sound company
  • Manufacturer of main components
    of the solar field

Rioglass CSP solution advantages:

  • Important reduction on customer’s
    energy costs
  • Scalable and modular solution
    adaptable to customer’s need
  • It can be hybridized with other
    energy processes
  • Short field installation times and low
    costs as modules are manufactured
    and calibrated within Rioglass
    facilities and not at project site

 

  • Energy supply independent of
    electricity or fuel price changes and
    political regulation modifications
  • No fuel cost as sunlight is free and
    daily available
  • 24/7 stable energy supply with
    energy storage system
  • Positive impact on company’s
    marketing and brand name

References:

SOLARVAP® Evaporation + Dry condensation in Sevilla, Spain. 120kWt. 2018.

SOLARVAP

Sun2Heat® rooftop industrial process in Extremadura, Spain. 120kWt. 2018.

Sun2Heat® industrial process in Arizona, US. 200kWt. 2018.

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