The 1-million-kilowatt integrated concentrated solar-thermal power (CSP) and photovoltaic (PV) energy demonstration project in Hami, in Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, has commenced power generation and connected to the State Grid, a spokesperson from the Northwest Electric Power Design Institute of China Power Engineering Consulting Group, the project’s contractor, told the Global Times on … Continue reading China’s largest concentrated solar power project in northwestern Xinjiang connects to State Grid
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China’s first ‘concentrated solar power, thermal energy storage, photovoltaic and wind power’ project goes into full production
A milestone for renewable energy in China in Yumen City, Gansu Province, China National Nuclear Corporation’s Xinhua Hydropower Company put into full production its ‘Solar Thermal Plus’ demonstration project on September 20.It has a capacity of 100 megawatts and marks a major advancement in the integration of concentrating solar power, thermal storage, photovoltaic, and wind … Continue reading China’s first ‘concentrated solar power, thermal energy storage, photovoltaic and wind power’ project goes into full production
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Redstone, the first Tower Concentrated Solar Power plant in South Africa is completed
The California start-up SolarReserve had initially developed the project in 2014, competing during the early years of South Africa’s Concentrated Solar Power push, but it was delayed time after time by South Africa’s indecisive renewable permitting, and after the Crescent Dunes tank failure bankrupted SolarReserve, it was ultimately taken over by Saudi Concentrating Solar Power … Continue reading Redstone, the first Tower Concentrated Solar Power plant in South Africa is completed
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DOE Announces $33 Million to Deploy Solar Technologies to Decarbonize America’s Industrial Sector
Nine Projects Across Seven States Will Support Solar-Powered Production of Hydrogen and Lower Emissions from the Aviation, Food and Beverage, and Other Sectors. In support of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda , the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $33 million for nine projects across seven states to advance concentrating solar-thermal (CST) … Continue reading DOE Announces $33 Million to Deploy Solar Technologies to Decarbonize America’s Industrial Sector
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Concentrated Solar Power plant generates electricity by chasing sunlight 24 hours a day
In Guazhou County of northwest China’s Gansu Province, a Concentrating Solar Power with energy storage power station can generate power for 24 hours non-stop. Its main project has begun commissioning and will be put into operation by the end of this year, according to the China Three Gorges Corporation. The solar thermal energy storage power … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power plant generates electricity by chasing sunlight 24 hours a day
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World’s first dual-tower Concentrated Solar Power plant boosts efficiency by 24%
Two 650-foot-tall (200-m) towers have risen in China’s Gansu Province. Combined with an array of 30,000 mirrors arranged in concentric circles, the new facility is expected to generate over 1.8 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity every year.While photovoltaic panels that directly convert sunlight to electricity are what most people think of when they hear the term … Continue reading World’s first dual-tower Concentrated Solar Power plant boosts efficiency by 24%
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Africa’s Biggest Solar Energy Projects
Africa receives more bright sunlight than any other continent, highlighting its massive potential for solar energy solutions to bridge energy gaps. Countries already harness this abundant resource to drive sustainable development, reduce fossil fuel reliance, and boost economic growth. Here are the top ten largest operational solar energy projects across the continent. With the shift … Continue reading Africa’s Biggest Solar Energy Projects
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Cosin Solar won the tender for the supply of solar field and MSR system equipment for the Luneng 100 MW concentrated solar power project
Cosin Solar Won the Bid of the Molten Salt Thermal Storage & & Exchange System Equipment Supply for the 100MW CSP Project of Luneng Fukang Hybrid Project On June 17, 2024, Cosin Solar received the “Notification of Award” issued by Shandong Luneng Three Public Bidding Co., Ltd., confirming that Cosin Solar won the bid for the Molten … Continue reading Cosin Solar won the tender for the supply of solar field and MSR system equipment for the Luneng 100 MW concentrated solar power project
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Repair work at the Cerro Dominador concentrated solar power plant, which will be stopped throughout 2024
After cracks were detected in two hot salt tanks, the contractor of the mega solar thermal plant is working on the reconstruction of these facilities. This agreement is expected to be closed to have an estimated return date. It was in June 2021 when the Cerro Dominador project, located in the Antofagasta Region, was inaugurated, … Continue reading Repair work at the Cerro Dominador concentrated solar power plant, which will be stopped throughout 2024
Continue readingCosin’s Concentrated Solar Power pipeline reaches 1,360 MW
On April 22, 2024, we received the “Notification of Award” from Shandong Luneng Three Public Bidding Co., LTD., confirming that Cosin Solar won the bid for the solar field and MSR system equipment supply of the 100MW CSP part of the Luneng Fukang Hybrid Project (new energy marketization and grid connection project) (the “Project”), meaning that … Continue reading Cosin’s Concentrated Solar Power pipeline reaches 1,360 MW
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Power capacity additions reached a new benchmark of 473 gigawatts in 2023, but many countries are cut off from the benefits of energy transitions
Renewable Capacity Statistics 2024 released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) today shows that 2023 set a new record in renewables deployment in the power sector by reaching a total capacity of 3 870 Gigawatts (GW) globally. Renewables accounted for 86% of capacity additions; however, this growth is unevenly distributed across the world, indicating … Continue reading Power capacity additions reached a new benchmark of 473 gigawatts in 2023, but many countries are cut off from the benefits of energy transitions
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Breakdown at Saudi concentrated solar power plant in Morocco costs firm $47 million
Saudi Arabian renewable energy utility ACWA Power International on Sunday reported a storage breakdown at one of the solar power plants it operates in Morocco that will cost the company an estimated $47 million. The 150-megawatt plant, part of the Noor Ouarzazate solar complex, will be forced to remain idle until November 2024, the company … Continue reading Breakdown at Saudi concentrated solar power plant in Morocco costs firm $47 million
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Power China has begun construction of the world’s only 200 MW Tower Concentrated Solar Power
In something of an experiment, Power China Northwest is building their new Tower Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) in western Haixi at 200 MW – twice the normal 100 MW. Perhaps updated optical efficiency at long distance has become possible due to advances in technology? Here; Power China’s first project; Gonghe 50 MW tower CSP in … Continue reading Power China has begun construction of the world’s only 200 MW Tower Concentrated Solar Power
Continue reading76% of Africa’s energy could come from photovoltaics and wind energy by 2040
Over half of Africa’s people – about 600 million – lack access to even the bare minimum of electricity. The tough question to answer is how access can be extended without adding to global warming by relying on fossil fuels. We – a team from Rwanda and Germany who work in the field of renewable … Continue reading 76% of Africa’s energy could come from photovoltaics and wind energy by 2040
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South Africa’s big plan to end load shedding is seriously flawed
South Africa experienced unprecedented electricity shortages in 2023 as ageing coal plants became increasingly prone to breakdowns. The country urgently needs to develop new electricity generation facilities and reduce reliance on coal power. In the first week of 2024, the South African energy minister, Gwede Mantashe, released a proposed roadmap for the future of electricity in South … Continue reading South Africa’s big plan to end load shedding is seriously flawed
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What we’ve known about Indian Concentrated Solar Power tender in Q1 2024
It was reported that India will carry out a round of renewable energy bidding in the first quarter of 2024, which requires bidders to submit a program must contain more than 50% of the CSP capacity. This news got great attention in the past weeks on the possibility of CSP revival in India. But how … Continue reading What we’ve known about Indian Concentrated Solar Power tender in Q1 2024
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Cosin Solar completes heliostats on former Three Gorges Concentrated Solar Power project
The 100 MW Tower Concentrated Solar Power project, Jinta ZhongGuang was originally planned by the largest renewable energy firm in the world, Three Gorges Renewables, that built the 22 GW Three Gorges Dam. Cosin Solar bought the project from them after they failed to meet a milestone, and is now constructing it. On December 26, … Continue reading Cosin Solar completes heliostats on former Three Gorges Concentrated Solar Power project
Continue readingChile, 17 hours of storage with Concentrated Solar Power
In the Atacama Desert, the driest in the world located in northern Chile, the only Concentrated Solar Power tower in Latin America operates, a symbol of an energy revolution in the making against climate change. Aerial view of Cerro Dominador, the first concentrated solar power plant in Latin America, in Antofagasta, Chile. The imposing 240-meter … Continue reading Chile, 17 hours of storage with Concentrated Solar Power
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Future-oriented climate planning led to China prioritizing Concentrated Solar Power
Recently, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment issued the first batch of methodologies for four voluntary greenhouse gas emission reduction projects: afforestation carbon sequestration, grid-connected solar thermal power generation, grid-connected offshore wind power generation, and mangrove forest construction. Solar energy, as an inexhaustible and renewable energy source on Earth, is commonly associated with photovoltaic power … Continue reading Future-oriented climate planning led to China prioritizing Concentrated Solar Power
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Australian Solar Thermal Research Institute says concentrated solar power could net Australians $10b by 2050
New research suggests Australians could pocket $10 billion in savings by 2050 if governments begin installing a niche form of solar power storage in the country’s major electricity networks. That figure — produced by Fichtner and ITP Renewables on behalf of the Australian Solar Thermal Research Institute — would amount to savings of about $40 … Continue reading Australian Solar Thermal Research Institute says concentrated solar power could net Australians $10b by 2050
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