solar thermochemical energy conversion

Solar thermochemical energy conversion involves using concentrated sunlight to power chemical reactions that produce fuels or chemicals, instead of generating electricity directly. Sunlight is focused to extremely high temperatures, enabling breakthrough reactions—like splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen or breaking down carbon dioxide into useful fuels. This process stores solar energy chemically, which can be stored and later used as clean fuel, offering a way to produce sustainable energy without greenhouse gas emissions. It combines solar thermal technology with chemical engineering to create efficient, renewable energy solutions.