Experienced energy executive will guide company’s increased focus on international markets for concentrating solar thermal power technology (CSP). BrightSource Energy, Inc., a leading provider of concentrating solar thermal technology (CSP), announced today that its Board of Directors has named David Ramm to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Ramm previously served as Executive Chairman … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power BrightSource Energy Names David Ramm as New CEO
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Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Stirling-engine Developer Qnergy Acquires Infinia
Qnergy, an Israeli-based Stirling engine manufacturer and its U.S affiliate, has acquired the assets of US-based Infinia Corporation Inc. located in Ogden, Utah. Qnergy plans to integrate the core technologies and know-how of both companies in order to commence mass production of Stirling engines for various applications within the coming twelve months. Qnergy (http://www.qnergy.com) was … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Stirling-engine Developer Qnergy Acquires Infinia
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2013 completions of large concentrated solar power (CSP) plants mark technology gains
Several large, new concentrated solar thermal power (CSP) plants are expected to begin commercial operation by the end of 2013, more than doubling the solar thermal generating capacity in the United States. Several large, new concentrating solar thermal power (CSP)
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Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Energy Storage Race
Right now the only alternative to Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) technology is PV with battery storage, which is not very feasible for large-scale storage. writing essays services Companies and engineers worldwide are pursuing grid-scale energy storage technology that would allow distributed renewable energy sources to easily and efficiently feed electricity into centralized power grids. Once … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Energy Storage Race
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420 MW concentrated solar power (CSP) installed in India during 2014
Mercom Capital has released its 2014 forecast for the Indian solar energy market, predicting that state programs will drive the installation of 420 MW concentrating solar power (CSP) installed during the year. It has been a quiet year for the Indian solar sector, with installations at 900 MW so far this year and final numbers … Continue reading 420 MW concentrated solar power (CSP) installed in India during 2014
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New markets for Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) gain some momentum
The solar thermal power market continued its expansion in 2012. Altogether, 712MW of additional power capacity was connected to the grid, a substantial increase in comparison to 2011’s 440MW. Cumulative installed capacity by the end of 2012 grew to 2.42GW. Summary of the global solar thermal power markets, region by region, end of 2012 … Continue reading New markets for Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) gain some momentum
Continue readingConcentrated Solar Power (CSP) based Process Heat Applications in India
The objective of the project is to promote and commercialize Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) for industrial process heat applications in India. To boost the use of Concentrating Solar Power Technologies (CSP), the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India, is implementing a UNDP – GEF supported project on
Continue readingConcentrated Solar Power (CSP) – How it Works
Concentrating solar power plants produce electric power by converting the sun’s energy into high-temperature heat using various mirror configurations. The heat is then channelled through a conventional generator. Concentrating solar power plants produce electric power by converting the sun’s energy into high-temperature heat using various mirror configurations. The heat is then channelled through a conventional … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) – How it Works
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Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) With Storage Can Benefit the Grid
The evidence is piling up that when the real value of energy is considered, electricity generated from concentrating solar power (CSP) plants with storage capability outperforms solar photovoltaic (PV) and wind power. Rigorous research studies cited throughout The Economic and Reliability Benefits of CSP With Thermal Energy Storage: Recent Studies and Research Needs, a report … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) With Storage Can Benefit the Grid
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Cranfield University and Global CSP Announce Collaboration on Concentrated Solar Power Projects
The collaboration will involve testing and improving Global CSP’s solar energy collector system – the ‘solar captor’. Based on aircraft technology, the solar captor is fully insulated against extreme weather and offers considerable cost savings over traditionally fabricated solar energy collectors. It is designed for use in power generation, air-conditioning, chilling, water purification and desalination, … Continue reading Cranfield University and Global CSP Announce Collaboration on Concentrated Solar Power Projects
Continue reading2013 completions of large concentrated solar power (CSP) plants mark technology gains
Several large, new concentrated solar power (CSP) plants are expected to begin commercial operation by the end of 2013, more than doubling the solar thermal generating capacity in the United States. Several large, new concentrating solar thermal power (CSP)
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Aries Ingenier
Aries Ingeniería y Sistemas commits to Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) technology and Innovation. Through its attendace to the seminar The Middle East: New frontiers for the renewables, Aries Ingeniería y Sistemas is keen to demonstrate its capability and technology in one of the most demanding and rapidly growing markets in the world, as well as … Continue reading Aries Ingenier
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Concentrated Solar Power SolarReserve and Preneal renounce to the solar thermal plant projected in Alcazar de San Juan
The concentrated solar thermal power plant of 50 megawatts that would be built in Alcazar de San Juan will not run, as confirmed by SolarReserve to farmers landowners. The solar thermal power plant of 50 megawatts that would be built in Alcazar de San Juan will not run , as confirmed by the company to … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power SolarReserve and Preneal renounce to the solar thermal plant projected in Alcazar de San Juan
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Godawari Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Plant Generates Above Expectations
Godawari Power (GODPI) & Ispat Ltd.’s concentrated solar power (CSP) plant, Asia’s biggest, is generating more power than expected, allaying criticism that the technology was failing in India, a government official said. Godawari Power (GODPI) & Ispat Ltd.’s concentrated solar power (CSP) plant, Asia’s biggest, is generating more power than expected, allaying criticism that the … Continue reading Godawari Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Plant Generates Above Expectations
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Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Abengoa presents its results for the third quarter 2013
Abengoa’s concentrating solar power (CSP) business has shown remarkable success in recent months. In September 2013, Abengoa brought online the Solaben 1 & 2 plants, both 50 MW parabolic trough concentrating solar power (CSP) plants in Spain. In early October 2013, the company announced that it had commissioned the 290 MW Solana CSP plant in … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Abengoa presents its results for the third quarter 2013
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Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) With Storage Can Benefit the Grid
The evidence is piling up that when the real value of energy is considered, electricity generated from concentrating solar power (CSP) plants with storage capability outperforms solar photovoltaic (PV) and wind power. Rigorous research studies cited throughout The Economic and Reliability Benefits of CSP With Thermal Energy Storage: Recent Studies and Research Needs, a report … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) With Storage Can Benefit the Grid
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Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Projects around the World
NREL, in conjunction with SolarPACES (Solar Power and Chemical Energy Systems), maintains a database of Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) projects around the world. NREL, in conjunction with SolarPACES (Solar Power and Chemical Energy Systems), maintains a database of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) projects around the world with plants that are either operational, under construction, or … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Projects around the World
Continue readingConcentrated Solar Power (CSP) Projects by Country, Project Name and Technology
Working with member countries, SolarPACES—Solar Power and Chemical Energy Systems—has compiled data on concentrating solar power (CSP) projects around the world that have plants that are either operational, under construction, or under development. CSP technologies include parabolic trough, linear Fresnel reflector, power tower, and dish/engine systems. For individual concentrating solar power projects, you will find … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Projects by Country, Project Name and Technology
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Molten Salt Circulation Pump for Parabolic Trough Concentrated Solar Power
Molten Salts are increasingly used today in CSP plants for heat storage or as primary Heat Transfer Fluid (HTF) due to their high specific heat capacity. When a thermal storage reservoir using molten salts is integrated into a CSP plant, electricity can be generated even after the sun goes down, with an extended operation period … Continue reading Molten Salt Circulation Pump for Parabolic Trough Concentrated Solar Power
Continue readingBrenmiller Energy to Start Israeli Pilot Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Plant Next Month
Brenmiller Energy, an Israeli solar-thermal developer founded last year, plans to start operating a pilot Concentrating Solar Power plant in December that will use fuel cells to store power. Testing will run as long as three months while the Tel Aviv-based company works to raise $50 million for a full-scale factory and marketing, Chief Executive … Continue reading Brenmiller Energy to Start Israeli Pilot Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Plant Next Month
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