The already delayed project to add concentrating solar thermal boosting to CS Energy’s Kogan Creek coal power station has been delayed by 12 months. The project was due to be completed this year and was to provide 44 megawatts of electrical energy at peak conditions from 5,460 solar reflectors, using compact linear Fresnel technology from … Continue reading Kogan Creek Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project delayed again
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Areva terminated its concentrated solar power (CSP) activity
Areva terminated its concentrated solar power activity, which generated about 100 million euros ($134 million) in revenue per year. Areva terminated its concentrated solar power activity, which generated about 100 million euros ($134 million) in revenue per year but made tens of millions of losses. About 100 jobs will be cut in the United States … Continue reading Areva terminated its concentrated solar power (CSP) activity
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Renewable Energies in July covering 37.6% of the demand in Spain: 16.8% wind energy, Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) 4% and solar photovoltaic PV 4.3%
Renewable energy between January and July 2014 generated 48.4% of the electricity demand in Spain: 22.2% wind power, 2.3% concentrating solar thermal power and photovoltaic solar energy 3.3%. The mainland electricity demand in July, after taking into account the effects of the timing and temperatures increased by 0.1% over the same month last year. Gross … Continue reading Renewable Energies in July covering 37.6% of the demand in Spain: 16.8% wind energy, Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) 4% and solar photovoltaic PV 4.3%
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The European project CSP2 tests the new Concentrated Solar Power fluid
The global system will be analyzed and scale-up will be proposed toward industrial Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) facilities (10-50 MWe). The CSP2 project puts forward an alternative heat transfer fluid (HTF) for concentrating solar power (CSP) plants. We propose to use dense gas-particle suspensions -DPS- (approximately 50% of solid) in tubes as HTF; these tubes … Continue reading The European project CSP2 tests the new Concentrated Solar Power fluid
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Abengoa will invest $10,000 million in Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) in Chile
Spanish company Abengoa is behind the first concentrated solar power (CSP) 24/7 in the world, already built in region II. Spanish company Abengoa is behind the first concentrated solar power (CSP) 24/7 in the world, already built in region II. Plan includes other units lift of concentrating solar thermal power (CSP), which will be the first renewable energy based energy form. $ 10,000 million, a figure that far exceeds the cost of development a central like mega Alto Maipo, or even Hidroaysén Castilla–is what in Chile plans to invest in the Spanish company Abengoa in new generating renewable energy. All over a period … Continue reading Abengoa will invest $10,000 million in Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) in Chile
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Chile wants to generate 20 percent from renewable energy: wind power, Concentrated Solar Power, PV and Geothermal Energy
Chile is one of the most lively renewable energy markets in Latin America and is a solid nation that is evolving and had ambitious targets. Enel Green Power has a portfolio of 272 megawatts of installed hydro and wind power capacity in the country and is currently completing the construction of the Diego de Almagro … Continue reading Chile wants to generate 20 percent from renewable energy: wind power, Concentrated Solar Power, PV and Geothermal Energy
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Could China become a Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) exporter?
Concentrated Solar Power development in China is currently focused on the internal market. But the development of a pan-Asian energy network could make exports possible, too. China’s nascent CSP industry could one day export power across Asia if a vision for a pan-regional energy network becomes reality. Grenatec, an advocacy group touting plans for a … Continue reading Could China become a Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) exporter?
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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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EC awards 40 M euros to Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant in Italy
Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant will be using a central tower technology that produces superheated steam to power a steam turbo-generator. The European Commission (EC) said yesterday it is awarding up to EUR 125 million (USD 170m) in total for two Italian low-carbon energy demonstration projects, including a 50-MW concentrated solar power (CSP) … Continue reading EC awards 40 M euros to Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant in Italy
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Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) cooling system commissioned in Johannesburg, South Africa
MTN, the mobile network operator, has unveiled Africa’s first Concentrated Solar Power Cooling System that would power its data centres. Officials said this was in line with MTN’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. “MTN is acutely aware of the impact of global warming and its adverse impact on emerging markets including South Africa. “We continuously … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) cooling system commissioned in Johannesburg, South Africa
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NER 300 backs floating wind energy, concentrated solar power
Floating wind turbines and concentrated solar power (CSP) demonstration projects were among those selected for funding under the European Commission’s (EC’s) NER 300 programme. NER 300 – which uses revenue from the EU Emissions Trading Scheme to back pre-commercial clean energy initiatives – handed out about €1bn ($1.36bn) to 19 schemes. The Spanish BALEA and … Continue reading NER 300 backs floating wind energy, concentrated solar power
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Cyprus Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project of 50 MW nabs EUR 60.2m in EU funds
The Eos concentrated solar power (CSP) project in Cyprus with a planned capacity of 50 MW received a EUR-60.2-million (USD 82m) grant under the European Commission’s (EC’s) NER 300 programme. Developer Alfa Mediterranean Enterprises is to install around 300 solar thermal receivers and hundreds of sun-tracking mirrors north of Limassol in Cyprus. The technology for … Continue reading Cyprus Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project of 50 MW nabs EUR 60.2m in EU funds
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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
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Alinta Energy to bet on 50 MW Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant in Australia
Alinta Energy plans to develop a 50 MW concentrated solar power (CSP) plant with storage at Port Augusta, South Australia. The power producer operates 512 MW of coal-fired power plants, also called the Port Augusta Power Stations, in South Australia. The plants are nearing the end of their operational life and Alinta has started a two-year … Continue reading Alinta Energy to bet on 50 MW Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant in Australia
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Israel 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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India’s Renewable Energy Ministry aims at four solar power plants of 1,000 MW each
Besides promoting four large projects with over 500 Mw of installed capacity each, the government wants to move forward to eliminate bottlenecks for ongoing capacity addition programme for solar power. The government is aggressively accelerating the solar energy programme, and aiming for four giant plants of 1,000 Mw each. It also wants to bundle solar … Continue reading India’s Renewable Energy Ministry aims at four solar power plants of 1,000 MW each
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Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) in 2013 increased by nearly 0.9 GW, up 36%, to more than 3.4 GW
The concentrating solar thermal power (CSP) market continued to advance in 2013 after record growth in 2012. Total global Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) capacity increased by nearly 0.9 GW, up 36%, to more than 3.4 GW. The United States and Spain continued their global market leadership. However, a global shift to areas of high … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) in 2013 increased by nearly 0.9 GW, up 36%, to more than 3.4 GW
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Renewable energy provided around 19 per cent of global final energy consumption in 2012
In the power sector, global capacity reached 1,560 gigawatts (GW) in 2013 – an increase of about 8.3 per cent over 2012 – and renewables accounted for more than 56 per cent of net additions to global power capacity. REN21’s Renewables Global Status Report (GSR) offers a comprehensive look at the state of the industry. … Continue reading Renewable energy provided around 19 per cent of global final energy consumption in 2012
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74% of All New Generation in the U.S. Came from Solar Energy (PV and Concentrated Solar Power) in Q1
The U.S. installed 1,330 MW of solar photovoltaics (PV) in the first quarter of 2014 to total 14.8 GW installed capacity, enough to power 3 million homes. In another significant development, Q1 2014 was the largest quarter ever for concentratesd solar power (CSP). Key Figures The U.S. installed 1,330 MWdc of … Continue reading 74% of All New Generation in the U.S. Came from Solar Energy (PV and Concentrated Solar Power) in Q1
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Spain close to approving new renewable energy rules
The regulation includes variations for a range of technologies – including wind energy, Concentrated Solar Power, photovoltaic and biomass – and the year the assets were installed. The Spanish cabinet could approve on Friday a law that will cut renewable energy subsidies as part of a drive to reduce a 30 billion euro ($41 … Continue reading Spain close to approving new renewable energy rules
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