Hybrid solar energy device for simultaneous electric power generation and molecular solar thermal energy storage

Z Wang, H Hölzel, L Fernandez, AS Aslam, P Baronas… - Joule, 2024 - cell.com
The performance of photovoltaic (PV) solar cells can be adversely affected by the heat
generated from solar irradiation. To address this issue, a hybrid device featuring a solar …

Energy efficient soundproofing window retrofits

EN Wang, G Chen, X Zhao, EM Strobach… - US Patent …, 2021 - Google Patents
Described herein are window retrofits including a monolithic silica aerogel slab having (i) an
average haze value of< 5% as calculated in accordance with ASTM standard D1003-13 and …

Solar thermal aerogel receiver and materials therefor

G Chen, EN Wang, S Boriskina, LA Weinstein… - US Patent …, 2021 - Google Patents
(57) ABSTRACT A silica aerogel having a mean pore size less than 5 nm with a standard
deviation of 3 nm. The silica aerogel may have greater than 95% solar-weighted …

Thermal energy storage system with system for deep discharge of thermal storage blocks

JS O'donnell, PE Von Behrens, C Treynor… - US Patent …, 2022 - Google Patents
An energy storage system converts variable renewable electricity (VRE) to continuous heat
at over 1000 C. Intermittent electrical energy heats a solid medium. Heat from the solid …

Thermal energy storage assemblage with energy cogeneration

JS O'donnell, PE Von Behrens, C Treynor… - US Patent …, 2023 - Google Patents
2022-02-10 Assigned to RONDO ENERGY, INC., reassignment RONDO ENERGY, INC.,
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST (SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS). Assignors …

Devices and methods for fabrication of components of a multiscale porous high-temperature heat exchanger

EN Wang, L Zhao, B Bhatia, X Li, A Leroy… - US Patent …, 2024 - Google Patents
Devices and methods for fabrication of a multiscale porous high-temperature heat
exchanger for high-temperature and high-pressure applications are disclosed. The heat …

Energy storage system and applications

JS O'donnell, PE Von Behrens, C Treynor… - US Patent …, 2023 - Google Patents
2021-11-30 Assigned to Rondo Energy, Inc. reassignment Rondo Energy, Inc.
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST (SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS). Assignors …

Thermal energy storage system coupled with steam cracking system

JS O'donnell, PE Von Behrens, R Ratz… - US Patent …, 2024 - Google Patents
An energy storage system (TES) converts variable renewable electricity (VRE) to continuous
heat at over 1000 C. Intermittent electrical energy heats a solid medium. Heat from the solid …

Thermal energy storage system with steam generator having feedback control

JS O'donnell, PE Von Behrens, C Treynor… - US Patent …, 2024 - Google Patents
An energy storage system converts variable renewable electricity (VRE) to continuous heat
at over 1000 C. Intermittent electrical energy heats a solid medium. Heat from the solid …

Method for capturing CO2 with assisted vapor compression

M Younes, A Alahmed, A Al Rammah… - US Patent 11,617,981, 2023 - Google Patents
2022-01-04 Assigned to SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY reassignment SAUDI ARABIAN
OIL COMPANY ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST (SEE DOCUMENT FOR …