SINTEF Develops Innovative Solar Cell System for Carbon Capture in Norway
SINTEF has developed a unique solar cell system that produces electricity and heat for carbon capture. The pilot plant, five meters high with mirrors to concentrate sunlight, generates heat up to 60 degrees Celsius. An advanced heat pump can increase this to 130 degrees for carbon capture. Testing at Tiller, Norway, showed a 17% reduction in energy use for carbon capture, with potential improvements of up to 39%. The model will be implemented in an industrial pilot in Italy.
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SINTEF's pilot plant in Tiller, Norway, features a solar cell system designed to produce both electricity and heat for carbon capture. The system, which stands five meters tall and utilizes sun-tracking mirrors, generates heat around 60 degrees Celsius, with an advanced heat pump capable of reaching 130 degrees for effective carbon capture.
The pilot plant, tested in August 2025, demonstrated a 17% reduction in energy consumption for carbon capture compared to traditional methods. If optimized, energy requirements could decrease by up to 39%. The validated model will next be tested in an industrial setting at a glass manufacturer in Italy.
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