Zero-emissions heat and power.
At FPR Energy, we are scaling particle based Concentrated Solar Thermal (CST) technology to deliver zero emissions, 24/7 heat and power.
Provides reliable, dispatchable heat and power.
Powering high-grade industrial processes beyond typical renewables.
Of industrial heat demand exceeds 500°C. FPR Energy's particle CST technology delivers the heat at scales required by industry.
Pioneering particle-based CST
Our scalable CST technology uses ceramic particles to provide cost effective, zero-emissions energy that is created and stored sustainably.
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High operating temperatures, proven at 850C and up to 1200C readily achievable, with fewer energy losses
Higher temperature & efficiency
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Simplified materials and balance of plant
Reduced cost
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Up to 24 hours of bulk energy storage, providing
continuous 24/7 operation
Extended energy storage
Chemically inert and easier to handle materials
Improved safety & operability
Proudly Australian developed, FPR Energy's CST technology marks a major step forward in industrial decarbonisation.
How the technology works
High-temperature solar energy, delivered on demand.
FPR Energy's CST technology captures solar energy using heliostats to heat inert ceramic particles. These particles store energy for on-demand industrial heat or electricity generation creating a continuous, efficient energy cycle. Our system is proven at 850°C, with 1200°C readily achievable.
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Heliostats (mirrors) concentrate sunlight onto a central receiver.
Particles in the receiver are heated up to 1,200°C, capturing high-temperature energy.
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Heated particles are stored in a silo, holding thermal energy for extended periods. When needed, the stored heat is transferred via particle heat exchangers.
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Heat powers industrial processes or generates electricity through a steam turbine.
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Cool particles are returned to the receiver for reheating, maintaining the energy cycle.
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Empowering industry with versatile
solar thermal applications.
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What we can do
Comprehensive CST solutions for industry.
FPR Energy delivers complete, customisable CST solutions tailored for industrial needs, from turnkey particle systems with high-grade heat storage to specialised engineering and heliostat field optimisation. Our expertise ensures efficient, scalable, and reliable solar thermal energy solutions for every application.
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Thermal energy capture and storage (integration or stand-alone)
High grade industrial heat
Integrated thermal energy storage
Power generation
Integrated overnight storage
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Field optimisation
Receiver modelling
Field performance modelling
Sub-system engineering
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Turnkey heliostat solution
Calibration and control
System modelling
Scenario simulation, analysis and visualisation
Field layout optimisation
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Wil has over 30 years’ experience in multi-discipline engineering and project management as a consultant and has spent 16 years in concentrated solar thermal R&D and product development for commercialising solar based steam generators. Wil was part of the core CSIRO team that developed and co-invented scaled FPR Energy’s particle CST technology.
Chief Operating Officer
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Greg has over 22-years’ solar technology research experience, and led the CSIRO commercialisation and ultimate spin-out of the technology to form FPR Energy. Greg was previously Research Group Leader for Solar Technologies at CSIRO, and was core to the team who developed the particle based CST technology.
Senior Technical Advisor
As Chair of FPR Energy, Rob is one of Australia’s leading industrial technology commercialisation experts. Rob is co-founder and Chair of Chrysos Corporation, NextOre, MRead, and Hadean Energy, and is the Executive Chair of RFC Ambrian, a leading independent adviser, venture builder and investor in the energy and natural resources sectors.
Chair
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Leeanne is a seasoned energy executive with extensive leadership and directorship experience in various energy, technology, and engineering businesses. Leeanne is the Chair of the Queensland Energy System Advisory Board, Non-Executive Director at Aurecon and Non-Executive Director at the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences & Engineering. Leeanne previously served as a Non-Executive Director at Snowy Hydro Ltd. and Clean Energy Finance Corporation.
Deputy Chair
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Mr Yasuo Ryoki is a highly experienced energy industry expert, having held numerous senior leadership roles with Osaka Gas Co. Ltd. across LNG trading, upstream and downstream investment, new business development, capital market finance, corporate planning and several other commercial and growth functions over 40 years. This includes previously holding the role of Senior Executive Officer and Director of the Board at Osaka Gas and Chairman of Osaka Gas Australia Pty Ltd. Mr. Ryoki is currently a Director of the Board at private equity firm CAS Capital Inc.
Non-Executive Director
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James is a seasoned renewable energy project developer, most recently as CEO of Genex Power where he led the development of a portfolio exceeding $1 billion in renewable energy generation and storage assets across Queensland and New South Wales. As a former senior executive of Abengoa Solar and MAN Ferrostaal in Australia, he also brings extensive expertise in solar thermal projects and has successfully secured funding for large-scale concentrated solar power (CSP) initiatives throughout Australia
Non-Executive Director
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Andrew is the commercial lead for CSIRO's energy portfolio, with a focus on investment in new-energy technologies. Andrew has a track record of advisory and leadership in renewable energy ventures and infrastructure, including roles as Non-Executive Director at Hadean Energy, and former experience as Executive Director for Waratah Power, overseeing project origination and finance.
Non-Executive Director
We are a global leading independent advisor, investor and venture builder in natural resources and other heavy industries.
We solve the greatest challenges at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) through innovative science, engineering and technology solutions.
Established in 1897, Osaka Gas has over 100 years of experience in the energy sector and has grown into a diversified energy company, well-positioned across the entire natural gas value chain.
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10 Murray Dwyer Cct, Mayfield West NSW 2304
Proudly located in Newcastle, NSW
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