The State Grid Corporation of China, the world’s largest state-owned utility company, has joined the Desertec Industrial Initiative (Dii). Through its research subsidiary, China Electric Power Research Institute, SGCC will become a shareholder in Dii, whose mission statement is to tap into the sun and wind energy potential of the world’s desert regions. “One of … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power (CSP): State Grid Corporation of China joins Desertec
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Eskom looks to sign Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) financing agreement
Concentrating Solar Thermal Power (CSP) is one of Eskom’s first utility-scale projects outside the existing hydro portfolio and places the company on a path towards reducing its carbon footprint. State-owned power utility Eskom and France-based development finance institution Agence Française de Développement (AFD) agreed in October to facilitate the signing of a €100-million credit facility … Continue reading Eskom looks to sign Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) financing agreement
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Transforming India’s Future With Solar Energy: Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) and Photovoltaic (PV)
Over the past three years, India has taken a significant step forward in implementing its green growth agenda by commissioning 2,000 MW of solar power at the world’s lowest tariff. Solar power can reduce India’s dependence on imports of diesel and coal for power generation, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and contribute to energy security. If … Continue reading Transforming India’s Future With Solar Energy: Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) and Photovoltaic (PV)
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Abengoa receives new R&D competitive award from the US DoE for next generation Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)
Abengoa (MCE: ABG.B/P SM /NASDAQ: ABGB), the international company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainability in the energy and environment sectors, has received a nearly US$2 million competitive awardfrom the US Department of Energy (DOE) SunShot Initiative to improve manufacturing and assembly of their innovative large aperture parabolic trough collector over the next two … Continue reading Abengoa receives new R&D competitive award from the US DoE for next generation Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)
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Luis Crespo is re-elected as President for the next term 2014-2015 (Concentrated Solar Power-CSP)
On 10 December, at the General Assembly of the European Solar Thermal Electricity Association (ESTELA), Dr. Luis Crespo was unanimously re-elected for the next 2-year term. On 10 December, at the General Assembly of the European Solar Thermal Electricity Association (ESTELA), Dr. Luis Crespo was unanimously re-elected for the next 2-year term. The new Executive … Continue reading Luis Crespo is re-elected as President for the next term 2014-2015 (Concentrated Solar Power-CSP)
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Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) in Saudi Arabia
The Saudi government’s plans foresee 41 GW of solar power by 2032. Of that, concentrated solar power (CSP) plants would contribute 25 GW and photovoltaic (PV) facilities 16 GW. Solar electricity and petroleum serve completely different markets. However, in this case, solar will be directly replacing the oil that Saudi Arabia uses for desalination plants. … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) in Saudi Arabia
Continue readingDoE Invests $13 Million to Drive Innovative U.S. Solar Energy (Concentrated Solar Power and Photovoltaic)
Abengoa Solar will demonstrate new manufacturing and assembly technologies for use in concentrating solar power (CSP) parabolic trough systems to achieve cost reduction. Building on the Energy Department’s all-of-the-above energy strategy to continue U.S. leadership in clean energy innovation, the Department today announced over $13 million for five projects to strengthen domestic solar manufacturing and … Continue reading DoE Invests $13 Million to Drive Innovative U.S. Solar Energy (Concentrated Solar Power and Photovoltaic)
Continue readingDoE Invests $13 Million to Drive Innovative U.S. Solar Energy Manufacturing
Colorado-based Abengoa Solar will develop new methods to produce concentrating solar power trough systems. Building on the Energy Department’s all-of-the-above energy strategy to continue U.S. leadership in clean energy innovation, the Department today announced over $13 million for five projects to strengthen domestic solar manufacturing and speed commercialization of efficient, affordable photovoltaic and concentrating solar … Continue reading DoE Invests $13 Million to Drive Innovative U.S. Solar Energy Manufacturing
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Flabeg Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) to wind up ops early next year
Before it closed shop, Flabeg Solar US Corp was producing one million large solar collection mirrors for parabolic trough concentrating solar power (CSP) projects. Flabeg Solar US Corp, a company that used to make solar collection mirrors in Clinton, Pensylvania, will sell its assets and cease operations early in 2014 after a failed asset purchase … Continue reading Flabeg Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) to wind up ops early next year
Continue readingConcentrated Solar Power (CSP) parabolic trough has over 2750 MW in operation worldwide compared to the 103 MW in operation from tower
A recent CSP Today webinar showed the factors driving concentrated solar power project finance lending in South Africa. Large capital requirements, a highly competitive environment and technology risk were the main topic In a poll conducted during the CSP Today
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ADB loans USD 150 million to China to build 50 MW Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant
The Asian Development Bank (ADB, Manila) has announced that it will loan USD 150 million to China to build a 50 MW concentrating solar power (CSP) plant in Qinghai Province, Northwestern China. The Government of China has announced a target of 1 GW of Concentrated Solar Thermal Power (CSP) capacity by 2015 and 3 GW … Continue reading ADB loans USD 150 million to China to build 50 MW Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant
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Abengoa files EIS for 110 MW Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant in Chile
Abengoa enters the SEA the project for a 110 MW Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) in Chile. The solar energy of Abengoa will be located in the town of Maria Elena in Region II and will have 210 MW, 110 MW of concentrating solar thermal power tower 110 and 100 MW of solar photovoltaic (PV). The … Continue reading Abengoa files EIS for 110 MW Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant in Chile
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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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Flowserve to supply actuators for the Kaxu Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant in South Africa
REVE Flowserve Limitorque Announces Order for 307 MX Actuators for the Largest Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Plant in South Africa. Flowserve announced a new order for 307 Limitorque MX10 actuators to support the Kaxu solar thermal project that is building the world’s largest concentrating solar power plant in Pofadder, Northern Cape, South Africa. Flowserve Corporation … Continue reading Flowserve to supply actuators for the Kaxu Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant in South Africa
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Strong Policy Framework Needed for Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)
Many developing countries with sun-baked deserts are investing in concentrated solar power, or CSP. While the climatic conditions are right for the technology, these countries face challenges in making CSP viable. These include financing and risk mitigation, reducing costs, and building local capacity, among others. A group of energy policymakers and practitioners from Morocco, Egypt, … Continue reading Strong Policy Framework Needed for Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)
Continue readingADB to finance Qinghai Delingha Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant project in China
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Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) in Spain
custom writing paper Currently, Spain has 2055 MW of Concentrated Solar Thermal Power (CSP) in operation and another 300 MW under construction scheduled to come online before the end of 2013. Although most of these plants employ parabolic trough technology (2272.5 MW distributed in 46 plants), there are 3 plants (51 MW) employing power tower … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) in Spain
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AREVA reaches major milestone on concentrated solar power (CSP) project in India
On November 29th, AREVA completed a major milestone in the commissioning of its concentrated solar power (CSP) plant by achieving the first steam production. This concentrating solar thermal power plant, which integrates AREVA’s compact linear Fresnel reflector technology, is Asia’s largest CSP installation. Located at Dhursar in the state of Rajasthan, it will be operated … Continue reading AREVA reaches major milestone on concentrated solar power (CSP) project in India
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Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Gemasolar setting of PlayStation
The Gemasolar Concentrated Solar Thermal Power plant stars again in the advertising campaign of a product, this time in the Gran Turismo®6 (GT6TM) video game for PlayStation®, Sony Computer Entertainment’s console. loan shop online The Gemasolar solar plant, owned by Torresol Energy, stars again in the advertising campaign of a product, this time in the … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Gemasolar setting of PlayStation
Continue readingChina’s first Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant
The Government of China has announced a target of 1 GW of Concentrated Solar Thermal Power (CSP) capacity by 2015 and 3 GW by 2020. cash loans online The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is helping the People’s Republic of China (PRC) build a first-of-its-kind, large-scale concentrated solar thermal power (CSP) plant in the northwestern province … Continue reading China’s first Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant
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