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    Solar-Thermal Energy: The Solution to the Energy Storage Problem in Industries
    (2023-12-19) Rubin, Gino Alejandro; Espíndola, Germán
    Abstract— Renewable energies, like solar energy, are stored in batteries for later use. These batteries supply electrical energy when production is not possible or stops, for example at nights or on cloudy days. However, these batteries are not enough to power industries for their optimal operation. Solar thermal energy is a good solution to address this issue. This type of energy is stored in form of heat and can be used to generate electrical energy when it is needed. The purpose of this paper is to show the solar-thermal system as a new way to store solar energy, its efficiency and why it is necessary for the industrial sector. The first part in this paper is related to the issue of solar energy in industry in areas where the sun is not present long enough. The second part explains the proposed solution to this problem: using a solar energy storage system through supercritical steam. Finally, reasons to support the use of solar thermal energy are provided. It is expected that this work can show an alternative to supply energy when the energy produced by the solar panels is not available and the energy delivered by the batteries is not enough.