Analysis and design of a multifunctional solar concentrator (MULTISOL)

This project’s objective is to design and analyze the operation of a new concept of solar concentrator with the capacity to produce, through a single element, electricity and high and low range solar heat. Such multifunctionality would make it possible to deal with highly variable annual demand curves caused by seasonal dependencies or by programming according to process, typical of solar applications of an industrial nature. The experiences and advances in the project must also be oriented towards obtaining the international design patent and its dissemination in specialized forums (national and international project working groups and industrial groups). Thus, in a subsequent phase, address its manufacture and testing and promote and achieve commercial exploitation.