Novatec Solar and BASF have successfully commissioned a solar thermal demonstration plant based on a new type of molten salt technology, known as DMS technology. Novatec Solar and BASF have successfully commissioned a solar thermal demonstration plant based on a new type of molten salt technology, known as direct molten salt or DMS technology. The … Continue reading Novatec Solar and BASF start operations of Concentrated Solar Power demonstration plant with new molten salt technology
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Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)
Between 11 and 21 gigawatts of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) could be built and integrated into existing fossil fuel plants in the US – enough to power to between 3 million and 6 million homes. 10. Concentrated solar power (CSP) technology involves using mirrors, sometimes in the hundreds of thousands, to reflect sunlight and collect … Continue reading Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)
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The Economic and Reliability Benefits of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) with Thermal Energy Storage
First published in 2012, this revised and expanded technical report incorporates the latest research on the economic and reliability benefits of CSP with thermal energy storage and serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding the design and operational attributes of CSP plants with thermal energy storage. The Concentrating Solar Power Alliance (CSPA), an advocacy organization … Continue reading The Economic and Reliability Benefits of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) with Thermal Energy Storage
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Novatec Solar and BASF start operations of Concentrated Solar Power demonstration plant with new molten salt technology
Novatec Solar and BASF have successfully commissioned a solar thermal demonstration plant based on a new type of molten salt technology, known as direct molten salt or DMS technology. The plant is located on the site of the solar-thermal power plant PE1 in southern Spain. The innovative feature of the new plant design is that … Continue reading Novatec Solar and BASF start operations of Concentrated Solar Power demonstration plant with new molten salt technology
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Rioglass Introduces its New Large Aperture Trough Receiver for Concentrated Solar Power
The primary focus of project developers has been to improve the efficiency of their CSP installations while continuing to drive cost out of the process. Rioglass, the world leader in the production of the highest quality reflectors and receivers for the Concentrated Solar Power and Concentrated Photovoltaic markets is proud to introduce its … Continue reading Rioglass Introduces its New Large Aperture Trough Receiver for Concentrated Solar Power
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Helmholtz spin-off to commercialize Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) tower system
The concentrated solar power is directly absorbed by nearly black ceramic particles in the receiver. Sunbelt Energy Technologies – solar tower system with integrated energy storage system for the production of electricity and heat for industrial high-temperature processes. The solar tower system under development is designed for the production of electricity and heat for high-temperature … Continue reading Helmholtz spin-off to commercialize Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) tower system
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Nanofluids potential for Concentrated Solar Power
A more promising capture method for concentrated solar power plants, called volumetric absorption, uses the material both to capture and transport concentrated energy. A more promising capture method for concentrated solar power plants, called volumetric absorption, uses the material both to capture and transport concentrated energy. Despite the sheer magnitude of energy available, solar energy … Continue reading Nanofluids potential for Concentrated Solar Power
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Developing models for enhancing Concentrated Solar Power energy storage systems
For his PhD thesis Fritz Zaversky has carried out research into storage systems for thermal energy. In concrete, he has focused on simulation models for the behaviour of solar thermal energy power plants. For his PhD thesis Fritz Zaversky has carried out research into storage systems for thermal energy. In concrete, he has focused on … Continue reading Developing models for enhancing Concentrated Solar Power energy storage systems
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SCHOTT Solar Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Repositions its Receiver Production
SCHOTT Solar CSP GmbH will be reorganizing its production setup for Concentrated Solar Power receivers. SCHOTT Solar CSP GmbH will be reorganizing its production setup for Concentrated Solar Power receivers. Focus shifts to the glass-metal sealings and R&D in Mitterteich, whereas the receiver production will continue in Spain SCHOTT Solar CSP GmbH will be … Continue reading SCHOTT Solar Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Repositions its Receiver Production
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Optical inspection for Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) of TSK
The system is a quick and accurate way to increase perform for parabolic trough Concentrated Solar Power plants. TSK has developed an extensive optical system to test and assess parabolic collectors that could be faulty. The system developed by TSK and Prodintec is based on a reverse approach to how the parabolic torugh works. Instead … Continue reading Optical inspection for Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) of TSK
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Birds 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
Continue readingConcentrated Solar Power (CSP) came to supply 5% of electricity in Spain
Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) produces 29% more in Spain until June. Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) came to supply 5% of electricity generation and covered between 13 and 14 h. 8.3% of demand on July 13. Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) came to supply 5% of electricity generation and covered between 13 and 14 h. 8.3% … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) came to supply 5% of electricity in Spain
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Rayspower bags the first important Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) contract in China
The China-based company, Rayspower, was awarded the contract for the supply of parabolic mirrors for the “YanQing 863 Parabolic Trough CSP Platform” in China. This is the first CSP project in China awarded through open competitive bidding procedures for parabolic mirrors and is subject to China’s Research & Development Program “YanQing 863 Parabolic Trough … Continue reading Rayspower bags the first important Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) contract in China
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38% Of Spain’s July Electricity Demand Was Met By Wind Power and Solar Energy (PV and Concentrated Solar Power)
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%. Solar power and wind energy sector has a bumper output in Spain last month as the two technologies fulfilled more than a third of the country’s total electricity demand. Renewable energy … Continue reading 38% Of Spain’s July Electricity Demand Was Met By Wind Power and Solar Energy (PV and Concentrated Solar Power)
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The 2 MW Stillwater Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Project
The 2 MW Stillwater Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Project is currently under construction in Fallon, Nevada. The renewable specialist starts its collaboration with two US National Laboratories NREL and INL to use empirical data from the Stillwater Geothermal/Solar Project. The parties will jointly explore and quantify the benefits of integrating renewable energy technologies at the … Continue reading The 2 MW Stillwater Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Project
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EIB Finances Abengoa Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Plant in South Africa
Once fully developed the !Ka Xu concentrated solar thermal plant will collect solar energy using parabolic trough technology. The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) is pleased to announce that it signed with the European Investment Bank (EIB) a R1,4 billion finance contract to support the development of the !Ka Xu 100 MW concentrated solar … Continue reading EIB Finances Abengoa Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Plant in South Africa
Continue readingConcentrated Solar Power (CSP) produces 29% more in Spain until June
Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) came to supply 5% of electricity generation and covered between 13 and 14 h. 8.3% of demand on July 13. Concentrated solar thermal power production increased 29% in the first six months of the year, reaching 2,446 GWh accumulated, compared to 1,886 GWh in the same period in 2013, according … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) produces 29% more in Spain until June
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Kogan Creek Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project delayed again
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
Continue readingRenewable 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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