{"id":17057,"date":"2024-12-26T13:29:50","date_gmt":"2024-12-26T12:29:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cener.com\/en\/?p=17057"},"modified":"2024-12-26T13:29:50","modified_gmt":"2024-12-26T12:29:50","slug":"cener-leads-the-first-general-assembly-of-asterix-caesar-in-ciemat-premises-in-madrid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cener.com\/en\/2024\/12\/26\/cener-leads-the-first-general-assembly-of-asterix-caesar-in-ciemat-premises-in-madrid\/","title":{"rendered":"CENER Leads the First General Assembly of ASTERIx-CAESar in CIEMAT premises in Madrid"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"On November 13-14, 2024, the National Renewable Energy Centre (CENER) hosted the inaugural General Assembly of the European R&D project ASTERIx-CAESar<\/strong> at CIEMAT’s facilities in Madrid. This meeting marked a pivotal step for the consortium, which aims to revolutionize renewable energy systems by integrating Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)<\/strong> with Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Objectives and Strategic Vision of ASTERIx-CAESar<\/strong><\/p>\n

ASTERIx-CAESar is dedicated to creating a hybrid renewable energy plant that delivers electrical and thermal energy with enhanced efficiency. The integration of CSP and CAES offers significant advancements in solar-to-electric conversion rates, targeting a groundbreaking efficiency of over 40%, double the current standard. The project also includes innovative features such as adaptive energy management systems, advanced solar receivers, and integration with desalination technologies.<\/p>\n

The project’s mission aligns with the European Union’s goals of advancing renewable energy technologies, improving grid stability, and reducing the carbon footprint of energy systems. By providing scalable solutions (1\u2013150 MW), ASTERIx-CAESar envisions versatile applications for its concept, ranging from industrial power supply to clean water production through desalination.<\/p>\n

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CENER: Driving Innovation and Coordination<\/strong><\/p>\n

CENER, the originator of the ASTERIx-CAESar concept, leads the consortium’s efforts to bridge cutting-edge research with practical applications. Its expertise ensures that the project not only meets technical goals but also creates actionable business models for renewable energy deployment. As coordinator, CENER plays a critical role in aligning contributions from partners across the CSP value chain, leveraging insights from prior initiatives such as the H2020<\/strong> CAPTure project to accelerate development.<\/p>\n

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Consortium Contributions and Future Directions<\/strong><\/p>\n

The General Assembly facilitated collaborative discussions among consortium members, highlighting milestones such as:<\/p>\n