- > Location: Portugal
- > Partners: Rina Consulting S.p.A., Kungliga Tekniska Hoegskolan, Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy S.A., Ikerlan S. Coop, Università degli Studi di Genova, Ethniko Kentro Erevnas Kai Technologikis Anaptyxis, Franco Tosi Meccanica S.p.A., European Solar Thermal Electricity Association, Mas Ae Proigmenes Technologies Energeias Kai Ischyos, Lointek Ingeniería y Técnicas de Montajes S.L., Nuovo Pignone S.r.l., Seico Heizungen GmbH, Abengoa Energía S.A., Ocmiotg S.p.A., Universidade de Évora, Deutsches Zentrum für Luft und Raumfahrt e.V., Build to Zero Energy Sociedad Limitada.
- > Co-financing: Cofinanciado por la Unión Europea a través del programa Horizon Europe
SolarSCO₂ol Project
The SolarSCO₂ol (EVORA-SCO₂ol) R&D project is focused on the development and validation of advanced solar power generation solutions based on supercritical CO₂ technology (CSP), integrating thermal energy storage and control systems to improve energy efficiency and sustainability. Funded by the European Union, the project is being developed in Portugal as a pilot concentrated solar power plant.
Magtel is involved in the assembly and integration of the pilot plant, which incorporates a 2 MW supercritical CO₂ turbine as a key element for technological validation. The initiative aims to reduce water consumption, emissions and operating costs, supporting the transition towards more efficient, sustainable and decarbonised energy systems.
Objectives
- Develop and validate a Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) system based on supercritical CO₂ technology.
- Increase energy conversion efficiency compared with conventional steam cycles.
- Reduce water consumption and operating costs in concentrated solar power plants.
- Contribute to the decarbonisation of the energy sector through advanced renewable energy solutions.
Expected Results
- A validated CSP plant prototype based on a supercritical CO₂ cycle.
- Technical guidelines to support large-scale deployment.
- Significant reductions in water consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
- Contribution to European renewable energy and climate neutrality targets.
More information: SOLARSCO2OL project consortium | replicable supercritical CO2 power block
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