Our prototype Monolit-e
Within the framework of the solidTES technological development as an energy storage technology, CADE has a demonstrator prototype of its monolit-e application in its Innovation Factory located in Albacete, Spain. Monolit-e is an energy storage solution in the form of heat based on solid materials, specially designed for integrating various renewable electrical sources and providing […]
The key to a 100% renewable industry
The key to a 100% renewable industry is the transition to renewable energy sources, the improvement of energy efficiency, and the adoption of innovative technologies. Did you know that heat plays a fundamental role in the industrial sector? Approximately 70% of the industry’s energy needs are dedicated to heat supply. In order to contribute to […]
EDITOR Project’s Workshop: excellent organization and outstanding participation
CADE wants to thank all attendants and participants of the EDITOR Project’s Workshop held in KEAN SOFT DRINKS LTD’s facilities in Limassol (Cyprus). The event took place with an excellent organization and had an outstanding participation of some of the most relevant Cypriot industrial players, who showed great interest in this innovative technology product for […]
EDITOR’s Research Paper: Dynamic Simulation Model of a Parabolic Trough Collector System with Concrete Thermal Energy Storage
Among EDITOR project results dissemination activities, the members of the project consortium presented at #SolarPACES’2018 the research paper “Dynamic Simulation Model of a Parabolic Trough Collector System with Concrete Thermal Energy Storage for Process Steam Generation”. This paper describes the dynamic simulation model, , of a parabolic trough collector loop with a thermal energy storage […]
CADE proudly announces the first six months of EDITOR steam production
The EDITOR CSP (concentrated solar plant), and Solid-TES (concrete thermal storage), have been continuously delivering process steam during the last six months to KEAN Soft Drinks’ factory in Limassol (Cyprus). Automatic operation of the system for the steam production mode is also achieved. This is the first plant of its class in the Island of Cyprus which […]
R&D Activities: CADE’s growth engine
In 2009, CADE created a specific department for the development of Research, Development and Innovation (R+D+i) activities, providing it with its own personnel and means for the development of various technological initiatives. A strategic initiative whose purpose was, and is, to channel and enhance the knowledge developed in multiple sectors and clients to offer high-impact […]
EDITOR Project. 24h Continuous thermal power supply based on CSP and concrete thermal energy storage
El sistema consistirá en un circuito colector de cilindro parabólico de tamaño medio combinado con un almacenamiento de energía térmica de hormigón, y está diseñado experimentalmente para aplicaciones industriales que requieren calefacción o refrigeración las 24 horas. CADE, in consortium with protarget AG, Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. / German Aerospace Center (DLR), Solar-Institut Jülich of the […]
Attributes of the solidTES product
The importance of understanding some attributes of the soliTES product, is more than a thermal energy storage solution: it is the key to a 100% renewable and decarbonized industry. By incorporating electrification into the charging of monolit-e and megalit-e systems, solidTES contributes to the energy independence of the industry, displacing fossil fuels. Our systems are […]
Investment tsunami in thermal energy storage: the energy revolution of the future
Currently, the energy storage market is experiencing growth due to increasing concerns regarding energy transition and supply, as well as industry decarbonization. These factors make the market a significant future pillar for energy demand flexibility, reflected in the substantial global investments in it, exceeding 337 billion U.S. dollars (Statista). Particularly, thermal energy storage holds great appeal and […]
Thermal Storage: Accelerating decarbonization and energy efficiency
Natural gas has gained considerable importance in the energy market in recent years, especially in the European Union, due to the war between Ukraine and Russia. Russia was the main exporter of natural gas to the European Union, representing 40% of gas imports in 2021. Dependency on natural gas imports in the EU is a […]
