Apparatus for molten salt electrolysis with solar photovoltaic electricity supply and solar thermal heating of molten salt electrolyte

This invention describes a system that uses sunlight to both heat a compound and generate electricity. It splits incoming solar energy into a thermal component for heating and a photovoltaic component for electricity. This solar-generated electricity then powers an electrolysis process on the heated compound, aiming to make the chemical reaction easier and produce energy-rich products. The claims narrow the invention to an apparatus specifically designed to lower the electrochemical potential required for electrolysis.

Why it matters: The efficiency and cost-effectiveness of both solar photovoltaic and thermal energy have dramatically improved since 2012. This makes the integrated solar energy supply for high-temperature electrolysis, aimed at lowering electrochemical potential, significantly more viable.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: SpecializedBeam splitter, high-temp heat exchanger, electrolysis cell

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