Eduardo Mora
@eddmora.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy
PhD in Energy Systems with a background in thermofluids. My current research focuses on concentrated solar power (CSP), solar heat for industrial processes […]
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⚠️ Mistake #2: Ignoring flexibility value!
CSP’s thermal storage = on-demand solar power after sunset. But most markets:
🔸 Pay only for energy (kWh)
🔸 Ignore grid-balancing value
🔸 $0 incentives for when power is delivered
Storage isn’t a luxury—it’s grid insurance!
⚠️ Mistake #2: Ignoring flexibility value!
CSP’s thermal storage = on-demand solar power after sunset. But most markets:
🔸 Pay only for energy (kWh)
🔸 Ignore grid-balancing value
🔸 $0 incentives for when power is delivered
Storage isn’t a luxury—it’s grid insurance!
July 29, 2025 at 5:33 PM
(3/5)
⚠️ Mistake #2: Ignoring flexibility value!
CSP’s thermal storage = on-demand solar power after sunset. But most markets:
🔸 Pay only for energy (kWh)
🔸 Ignore grid-balancing value
🔸 $0 incentives for when power is delivered
Storage isn’t a luxury—it’s grid insurance!
⚠️ Mistake #2: Ignoring flexibility value!
CSP’s thermal storage = on-demand solar power after sunset. But most markets:
🔸 Pay only for energy (kWh)
🔸 Ignore grid-balancing value
🔸 $0 incentives for when power is delivered
Storage isn’t a luxury—it’s grid insurance!