Patent ID: 9046307
Filing Date: 2015-06-02
Classification: F03G,F24S,F28D,Y02E

Abstract:
1. A solar energy system comprising: a first solar receiver in which a first storage medium is heated by insolation; a thermal energy storage system including first and second thermal storage reservoirs for a second storage medium; a first heat exchanger assembly including one or more heat exchangers for the transfer of enthalpy in the first storage medium to the second storage medium; a buffer tank located at a height above the first solar receiver and configured to hold the first storage medium, the buffer tank being fluidically connected to the first heat exchanger assembly at its inlet and the first solar receiver at its outlet; and a second heat exchanger assembly including one or more heat exchangers, the second heat exchanger assembly being configured to enable a heat transfer process between the second storage medium and pressurized water and/or steam during discharging.