Saudi Arabia’s Technology Development & Investment Co (TAQNIA) has bougt a 50% stake in power and water firm Acwa’s solar energy arm, SUN & LIFE. SUN & LIFE currently plans, engineers, builds and operates large-scale photovoltaic plants in the Kingdom using
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Ener-t International Awarded Contract for the Establishment of National Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) R&D Center in India
Ener-t International is an experienced and qualified technology provider and Engineering Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) of solar thermal power plants. Ener-t International, a leading provider of Concentrated Thermal Solar (CSP) power plants, announced today that it has been selected by a consortium comprised of Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur (IITJ); Indian Oil Corporation Limited … Continue reading Ener-t International Awarded Contract for the Establishment of National Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) R&D Center in India
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Concentrated Solar Power (CSP): Moving Forward With Molten Salt Technology
In the light of our global power shortage, it seems that many businesses are looking into the possibility of concentrated solar power becoming a household name. In the light of our global power shortage, it seems that many businesses are looking into the possibility of concentrated solar power becoming a household name. With such an … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power (CSP): Moving Forward With Molten Salt Technology
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Dow, Acciona, SENER and TSK bring global Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) leadership to industry
Executives from Acciona, Dow, SENER and TSK met in Madrid this week to celebrate the companies’ strong relationship and commitment in emerging Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) markets. “As new regions begin to embrace and invest in CSP projects, they are relying on proven technological leaders to create world-class power generation facilities. As a leading supplier … Continue reading Dow, Acciona, SENER and TSK bring global Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) leadership to industry
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Cleanergy signs MoU to build a concentrated solar power (CSP) plant in Dubai
DEWA signs MoU with Cleanergy and Al-Futtaim Carillion for first Stirling Engine Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) technology power plant in the GCC. The first Stirling Engine Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) technology power plant in the GCC and wider MENA region is to be developed in 2014. Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) announces the signing … Continue reading Cleanergy signs MoU to build a concentrated solar power (CSP) plant in Dubai
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SOLAR-EREA.NET launches funding opportunity for Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) projects
For Concentrated Solar Power (CSP), the pre-proposals should cover: Cost reduction and efficiency increase in components, Dispatchability through storage and hybridisation and New fluids for CSP plants. The FP7 funded European network, SOLAR-ERA.NET , has released calls for innovative projects on a transnational basis. The second set of the transnational SOLAR-ERA.NET Calls PV2 and CSP2 … Continue reading SOLAR-EREA.NET launches funding opportunity for Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) projects
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DEWA signs MoU with Cleanergy and Al-Futtaim Carillion for first Stirling Engine Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant in the GCC
The first Stirling Engine Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) technology power plant in the GCC and wider MENA region is to be developed in 2014. Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) announces the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (‘MoU’) with the Swedish energy technology company Cleanergy and infrastructure, building and energy services company Al-Futtaim Carillion, … Continue reading DEWA signs MoU with Cleanergy and Al-Futtaim Carillion for first Stirling Engine Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant in the GCC
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Solar energy (PV and Concentrated Solar Power) investment in MENA could reach approximately $50bn by end of decade
A MEED Insight survey concludes that the region's solar energy capacity could grow to 15,000 MW by the end of 2020, split equally between photovoltaic (PV) and concentrating solar power (CSP) technologies. The Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region could see more than $50bn worth of investment in its solar power sector by 2020 … Continue reading Solar energy (PV and Concentrated Solar Power) investment in MENA could reach approximately $50bn by end of decade
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India installs more than 1 GW of grid-tied solar PV, Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) in 2013
India's MNRE has published data which shows that the nation installed 1.004 GW of grid-tied solar photovoltaic (PV) and concentrating solar power (CSP) capacity in 2013. India's Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has published data which shows that the nation installed 1.004 GW of grid-tied solar photovoltaic (PV) and concentrating solar power (CSP) … Continue reading India installs more than 1 GW of grid-tied solar PV, Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) in 2013
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Green light for switch of Blythe Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project to photovoltaic (PV)
The California Energy Commission (CEC) has approved NextEra Energy’s plans to convert the Blythe Solar Power project in Southern California from concentrating solar power (CSP) technology to solar photovoltaic (PV). Despite findings of unmitigable biological, cultural, land use and visual impacts, CEC found that project benefits outweigh those concerns. The project now must seek approval … Continue reading Green light for switch of Blythe Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project to photovoltaic (PV)
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Feasibility study to be conducted in Australia for Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) hybrid plants
ARENA, Alinta agree funds for Port Augusta Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) study. ARENA announced on Wednesday it would contribute $1million to the study, with $1.2 million to come from Alinta and a further $123,000 from the state government. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has finally come to an agreement with the privately-owned Alinta to co-fund … Continue reading Feasibility study to be conducted in Australia for Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) hybrid plants
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Protermosolar: 50 Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plants and 2,304 MW in Spain
In 2013 were connected to the grid the last seven concentrating solar thermal power plants of 50 MW contained in the Remuneration Pre-assignment Register in Spain, with which reach 2,304 MW of installed capacity. In 2013 were connected to the grid the last seven concentrating solar thermal power plants of 50 MW contained in the … Continue reading Protermosolar: 50 Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plants and 2,304 MW in Spain
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110 MW Concentrated Solar Energy Power (CSP) Plant Being Developed In Chile
Abengoa to develop South America’s largest Concentrating Solar Thermal Power (CSP) plant in Chile. The Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) plant, which will use molten salts tower technology, will have an advanced storage system enabling it to generate electricity for up to 17.5 hours without direct solar radiation. The Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) plant, which will … Continue reading 110 MW Concentrated Solar Energy Power (CSP) Plant Being Developed In Chile
Continue readingChilean Energy Ministry announced the first Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant in Chile and Latin-America
The Chilean Energy Ministry and CORFO announced the winner of the International contest for the first Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant on Chile and Latin-America. The Chilean Energy Ministry and CORFO announced the winner of the International contest for the first Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant on Chile and Latin-America. During the evaluation process there … Continue reading Chilean Energy Ministry announced the first Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant in Chile and Latin-America
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Abengoa to develop South America
The Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) plant, which will use molten salts tower technology, will have an advanced storage system enabling it to generate electricity for up to 17.5 hours without direct solar radiation. The
Continue readingSaudi Arabia reveals plans for its first plant using Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)
Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) has selected Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) to produce electricity with the 550 MW Duba 1 project, an Saudi Electricity Company power plant (ISCC). Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) has selected Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) to produce electricity with the 550 MW Duba 1 project, an Saudi Electricity Company power plant (ISCC) located … Continue reading Saudi Arabia reveals plans for its first plant using Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)
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Abengoa leads the Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) sector worldwide
Abengoa has a total concentrated solarpower (CSP) installed capacity of 1,223 MW in operation, 430 MW under construction and 210 MW in the pre-construction phase distributed in across 27 Concentrated Solar Thermal Power. Abengoa has a total concentrated solarpower (CSP) installed capacity of 1,223 MW in operation, 430 MW under construction and 210 MW in … Continue reading Abengoa leads the Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) sector worldwide
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Masdar’s Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Achievements
In March, Masdar inaugurated the 100 megawatt Shams 1, the world’s largest concentrated solar thermal power plant. Powering 20,000 homes in the UAE, Shams 1 is the region’s largest renewable energy plant. The last 12 months has seen Masdar and its partners delivered a range of clean energy projects including, the world’s largest off-shore wind … Continue reading Masdar’s Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Achievements
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BrightSource 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 readingSaudi Electricity Company Invites Expressions of Interest for Duba 1 Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)
The 550 MW combined cycle plant will integrate a parabolic trough Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) unit, believed to be about 20 to 30 MW in capacity. On 25 December 2013, Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) released a Request for Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the development of the Duba 1 Independent Power Plant (IPP) project. The … Continue reading Saudi Electricity Company Invites Expressions of Interest for Duba 1 Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)
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