ENERGY DIVISION

Concentrated solar power (CSP) stands as a key player in achieving a secure and sustainable energy future, especially in sectors that are challenging to decarbonize. Despite its advanced development and immense potential, CSP technology faces significant obstacles, primarily due to high upfront capital expenditure (CAPEX) and issues related to performance, reliability, and maintenance in tower-based CSP systems with heliostat fields. Addressing these challenges is crucial, and Dash2 Labs is at the forefront, offering groundbreaking solutions to dramatically cut costs in heliostat and thermal energy storage.

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Dash2 Labs' strategy is centered on three critical cost areas: per unit area costs, imposed load costs, and fixed costs per heliostat. Our innovative novel design reduces weight by 50%, utilizes easily sourced components, and features quick-connect hardware, simplifying both manufacturing and installation. These advancements not only reduce CAPEX and operational expenditures (OPEX) but also minimize supply chain vulnerabilities, significantly enhancing overall efficiency. Moreover, Dash2 Labs is geared toward redesigning the entire heliostat structure and applying advanced AI software to achieve multi-variable autonomy for entire heliostat fields, further reducing CAPEX and OPEX. By making CSP technology more affordable and reliable, Dash2 Labs is paving the way for a more sustainable and economically viable energy solution.