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Dec. 30, 2024
Two researchers from NREL have been named fellows of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). The New York-based organization bestowed the honor this fall to Zhiwen Ma and Bidzina Kekelia. Both men are senior engineers, and each holds a doctorate in mechanical engineering.
Oct. 30, 2024
In its 2024 annual report, HelioCon details its advancement of a third-party technique to improve heliostat accuracy for manufacturers, the launch of an open-source CSP platform, and the growth of the HelioCon community in the past year.
Aug. 28, 2024
Recognizing the crucial role heliostats play at large-scale concentrating solar power facilities, the U.S. Department of Energy's Heliostat Consortium awarded a combined $3 million across six projects to innovate heliostat controls, deployment, and workforce training.
Jan. 2, 2024
The HelioCon Annual Report: 2023 provides detailed information on progress the Heliostat Consortium team has made since its founding.