Megalim Solar Power Ltd. has hosted a cornerstone ceremony for its 121 MW Ashalim Plot B concentrated solar power (CSP) project in Israel’s Negev Desert. Megalim Solar Power hosted a Cornerstone Ceremony in the southern Negev desert region of Israel to celebrate progress on the Ashalim solar project, one of the largest of its kind … Continue reading Cornerstone Laid At Ashalim Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Plant In Israel
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Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) opportunity in China
Noting that BrightSource’s Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) technology has shown “good stability in commercial operation” at its 392 MW tower project at Ivanpah; Shanghai Electric Group Company just signed a joint agreement with BrightSource to construct two tower CSP projects in the Qinghai province. These herald a huge new market for Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) opportunity in China
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Abengoa pushing forward with Palen Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project
Abengoa has decided to continue pushing forward with the development of the Palen concentrated solar power (CSP) project regardless of the withdrawal of its planning application in September. Abengoa has decided to continue pushing forward with the development of the Palen concentrated solar power (CSP) project regardless of the withdrawal of its planning application … Continue reading Abengoa pushing forward with Palen Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project
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BrightSource Energy and Shanghai Electric Partner to Deliver Huanghe’s Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Projects
The joint venture will construct two 135MW plants as part of the first phase of the Qinghai Delingha Solar Thermal Power Generation Project. The scheme will eventually be made up of six CSP tower plants in the Qinghai province, with work slated to start in 2015. Joint venture combines BrightSource’s advanced Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) … Continue reading BrightSource Energy and Shanghai Electric Partner to Deliver Huanghe’s Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Projects
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Abengoa to continue with Palen Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project development
The Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project will now incorporate Abengoa’s technology, including a large storage system, to better meet the needs of California. Abengoa’s new proposal will make use of the company’s molten salt tower with Thermal Energy Storage (TES) proprietary technology. TES is a proven technology that allows solar energy to be stored so … Continue reading Abengoa to continue with Palen Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project development
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Concentrated solar power (CSP) with storage could fill the gaps in intermittent renewable generation
Ivanpah is the largest concentrated solar power (CSP) plant in the world. Unlike traditional solar photovoltaic panels — which convert sunlight directly into electricity — concentrating solar power technology uses sunlight to heat water or another liquid, ultimately creating steam that can be used to turn turbines and generate electricity. Concentrated solar power has a … Continue reading Concentrated solar power (CSP) with storage could fill the gaps in intermittent renewable generation
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Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) BrightSource Energy looks abroad
BrightSource´s main push now is the Ashalim Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plnt in Israel’s Negev desert. The 121 MW solar thermal plant is scheduled to be complete in 2017. BrightSource Energy’s massive Ivanpah project in the Mojave Desert was supposed to be its first solar thermal power plant in California. … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) BrightSource Energy looks abroad
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Palen Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project dropped by developers BrightSource Energy and Abengoa
BrightSource Energy and Abengoa Solar withdrew their application for the Palen concentrating solar power project Friday afternoon. BrightSource Energy and Abengoa Solar withdrew their application for the Palen concentrating solar power project Friday afternoon, a shocking turn of events following the project’s preliminary approval by state regulators just two weeks ago. The developers could eventually … Continue reading Palen Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project dropped by developers BrightSource Energy and Abengoa
Continue readingBirds mortality at Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plants
A lot has been written about the impact solar thermal power tower technology – like that used at the Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System – has on birds. Like any infrastructure project, there are environmental impacts. These are legitimate concerns that must be addressed. But it needs to be put in context. That is where … Continue reading Birds mortality at Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plants
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Alstom obtains financing for Israeli concentrated solar power (CSP) plant
Alstom and its project partners have obtained financing to build a concentrated solar power (CSP) plant in Israel. Megalim Solar Power Ltd (Megalim) – a special purpose company formed by Alstom (25.05%), BrightSource (25.05%), and NOY Infrastructure & Energy Investment Fund (49,9%) – obtained the financing of the European Investment Bank and the Bank Hapoalim … Continue reading Alstom obtains financing for Israeli concentrated solar power (CSP) plant
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Alstom to build 121 MW concentrated solar power (CSP) plant in Israel
Alstom and its project partners have obtained financing to build a concentrated solar power (CSP) plant in Israel. Megalim Solar Power Ltd (Megalim) – a special purpose company formed by Alstom (25.05%), BrightSource (25.05%), and NOY Infrastructure & Energy Investment Fund (49,9%) – obtained the financing of the European Investment Bank and the Bank … Continue reading Alstom to build 121 MW concentrated solar power (CSP) plant in Israel
Continue readingIsrael Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant gets private funding
Israel’s Finance Ministry said on Thursday the consortium that will build a 2.8 billion shekel ($810 million), 121-megawatt Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant in the country’s Negev desert has completed the financing for the project. The Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant, which the ministry said will be one of the largest of its kind, is … Continue reading Israel Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant gets private funding
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California’s grid is handling more than 15,000 megawatts of renewable capacity without incident
California is setting records for solar energy usage so fast that the state’s grid operator has had to change its protocol for announcing them. The instantaneous use of solar by the California Independent System Operator (the ISO) reached a record peak of 4,143 megawatts at 2:28 p.m. on March 16. It was enough electricity … Continue reading California’s grid is handling more than 15,000 megawatts of renewable capacity without incident
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The Key to the California Carbon Problem: Tesla electric vehicles and Ivanpah Concentrated Solar Power
According to recent research, California is actually the Nation’s second-biggest carbon dioxide emitter, and the biggest problem is the transportation sector. This might come as a surprise when you read about California’s implementation of renewable energy, such as the recent startup of the world’s largest concentrated solar power (CSP) plant in Ivanpah. In fact, by … Continue reading The Key to the California Carbon Problem: Tesla electric vehicles and Ivanpah Concentrated Solar Power
Continue readingWorld’s largest concentrated solar power (CSP) plant delivers electricity to California
The world’s largest concentrated solar power (CSP) plant of its type is now delivering electricity to California customers. “Ivanpah is utilizing dry-cooling technology that dramatically reduces water usage,” Moniz said. “In fact, this entire facility will use roughly the same amount of water as two holes at the nearby golf course.” At full capacity, the … Continue reading World’s largest concentrated solar power (CSP) plant delivers electricity to California
Continue readingIvanpah concentrated solar power (CSP) plant in full service
All Three Units of 392 megawatt Ivanpah Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Plant Now Delivering Solar Power to California’s Electric Grid. NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG), through its wholly owned subsidiary NRG Solar, LLC, today announced that the Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System is now operational and delivering solar electricity to California customers. At full capacity, the … Continue reading Ivanpah concentrated solar power (CSP) plant in full service
Continue readingIvanpah Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Plant Starts Operating In Drought-Stricken California
The Ivanpah solar energy project, developed by BrightSource Energy Co. and operated by NRG Solar, is targeted to produce 377 megawatts of power, enough to provide electricity to around 140,000 homes. Deep in the Mojave Desert northeast of Los Angeles the world
Continue readingBrightSource Energy hopes bird data could save Palen Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project
BrightSource Energy is looking to its Ivanpah Concentrated Solar Thermal Power project for the scientific evidence on bird deaths it hopes might sway the California Energy Commission to reverse its denial. BrightSource Energy is looking to its Ivanpah
Continue readingBrightSource Energy hopes bird data could save Palen Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project
BrightSource Energy is looking to its Ivanpah Concentrated Solar Thermal Power project, scheduled to go online by the end of the year, for the scientific evidence on bird deaths it hopes might sway the California Energy Commission to reverse its expected denial of its 500-megawatt Palen Concentrating Solar Power(CSP) project. The Oakland-based company on Monday … Continue reading BrightSource Energy hopes bird data could save Palen Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project
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Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) in the US
The GTM Research forecasts 802 megawatts of Concentrating Solar Power for 2013, including Abengoa’s 280-megawatt Solana Generating Station with storage. The GTM Research Q3 2013 U.S. Solar Market Insight report, which will be released at next week’s Greentech Media U.S. Solar Market Insight conference in San Diego, forecasts 802 megawatts of Concentrating Solar Thermal Ppwer … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) in the US
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