SolarReserve, a leading worldwide developer of large-scale solar power projects and advanced solar thermal technology, today announced that construction of the 110 megawatt (MW) Crescent Dunes Solar Energy Project located near Tonopah, Nevada, marked another major milestone by entering the plant commissioning phase. Crescent Dunes is the first utility-scale facility in the world to feature … Continue reading Crescent Dunes Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Project leads storage revolution for solar energy industry
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Similar value for tower and parabolic trough Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) technologies
NREL Report Finds Similar Value in Two Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Technologies. Findings demonstrate increasing importance for Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) systems with thermal energy storage. Parabolic troughs and dry-cooled towers deliver similar value for concentrating solar power (CSP) plants, despite different solar profiles, a new report by the Energy Department
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India’s Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) capacity to be allocated to a company was limited to 100 MW
The total Concentrated Solar Power capacity to be allocated to a company including its Parent, Affiliate or Ultimate Parent-or any Group company was limited to 100 MW. The total capacity of concentrated solar power projects allocated under batch-I of phase-I of Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) is 470 MW. The guidelines for allocation of … Continue reading India’s Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) capacity to be allocated to a company was limited to 100 MW
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Wind turbines and concentrated solar power plants
The German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) has released a free version of the simulation program FreeGreenius. The program brings together technical and commercial aspects and is able to calculate the yield that a renewable power plant project will bring at a certain location. In addition, it determines how a system … Continue reading Wind turbines and concentrated solar power plants
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Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) could save $1B of new investments in Australia’s electric grid
A collaborative research study has shown energy derived from concentrating solar thermal power (CST) can be a cost-effective solution to augmenting Australia’s power grid, saving almost a $1b in network investment. A collaborative research study has shown energy derived from concentrating solar thermal power (CST) can be a cost-effective solution to augmenting Australia’s power grid, … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) could save $1B of new investments in Australia’s electric grid
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Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) a cost-effective ingredient for powering the grid
A collaborative research study has shown energy derived from concentrating solar thermal power (CST) can be a cost-effective solution to augmenting Australia’s power grid, saving almost a $1b in network investment. A collaborative research study has shown energy derived from concentrating solar thermal power (CST) can be a cost-effective solution to augmenting Australia’s power grid, … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) a cost-effective ingredient for powering the grid
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Ivanpah Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Plant Starts Operating In Drought-Stricken California
The Ivanpah solar energy project, developed by BrightSource Energy Co. and operated by NRG Solar, is targeted to produce 377 megawatts of power, enough to provide electricity to around 140,000 homes. Deep in the Mojave Desert northeast of Los Angeles the world
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Taqnia buys stake in Acwa Power’s Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) arm
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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Indian solar energy ambitions take shape as costs tumble
Electricity-hungry India is flipping the switch on huge new solar energy projects to fuel its growing economy, using cheap — mainly Chinese — foreign technology to reduce once sky-high generation costs to competitive levels. Since 2010, India has hiked installed solar power capacity from a meagre 17.8 megawatts to more than 2,000MW, official figures show, … Continue reading Indian solar energy ambitions take shape as costs tumble
Continue readingFeasibility 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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