Solar Reactors

Solar reactors are devices or systems designed to harness solar energy to facilitate chemical reactions. These reactors typically use concentrated solar power (CSP) technologies, which focus sunlight onto a small area to generate high temperatures. The intense heat can drive endothermic reactions, where energy is absorbed, enabling processes such as the thermochemical conversion of materials. Solar reactors are often employed in the production of fuels, such as hydrogen or synthetic hydrocarbons, through methods like water-splitting or the reduction of metal oxides. By utilizing solar energy, these reactors aim to provide a renewable and sustainable approach to energy production and materials synthesis, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and minimizing carbon emissions.