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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Unlocking the potential of concentrated solar power with linear Fresnel reflectors
Concentrated Solar Power, a renewable energy source with immense potential, is becoming increasingly crucial in our efforts to combat climate change and transition to a sustainable future. However, the efficiency of solar power systems is a key concern that needs to be addressed in order to fully realize their potential. In this context, Linear Linear … Continue reading Unlocking the potential of concentrated solar power with linear Fresnel reflectors
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Fresnel Concentrated Solar Power project operates in Dunhuang China
China, which is already leading photovoltaic energy and partly wind energy, begins to develop solar thermal energy and storage with molten sales. Lanzhou Dacheng Dunhuang 50 MW Molten Salt Fresnel Concentrated Solar Power Project was successfully connected to the gird at 17:50 p.m. on December 31, 2019, becoming the first demonstration Fresnel concentrating solar power … Continue reading Fresnel Concentrated Solar Power project operates in Dunhuang China
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Concentrated Solar Power increasing cumulative global capacity more than 11% to just under 5.5 GW in 2018
An estimated 550 MW of concentrating solar thermal power (CSP) came online in 2018, increasing cumulative global capacity more than 11% to just under 5.5 GW. CSP is also known as solar thermal electricity (STE). This annual increase represents the largest gain since 2014, and it occurred despite delays in several projects that had been … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power increasing cumulative global capacity more than 11% to just under 5.5 GW in 2018
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Alsolen concentrated solar power (CSP) plants include thermal energy storage
Alsolen’s product is a thermodynamic concentrated solar power (CSP) plant using Fresnel mirror technology to concentrate sunrays. Alsolen, a French manufacturer of concentrated solar power plants, will exhibit its thermodynamic power plant using Fresnel mirror technology at the upcoming World Future Energy Summit (WFES) trade show in Abu Dhabi. WFEs and the International Water Summit … Continue reading Alsolen concentrated solar power (CSP) plants include thermal energy storage
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AREVA will promote its Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) technology
California-based AREVA Solar works specifically with applications of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) systems using Linear Fresnel Reflector technology. AREVA Solar Inc. will promote its solar energy technology applications during U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker’s upcoming trade mission to the Middle East. Scheduled for March 8 to 14, the mission will visit the United Arab … Continue reading AREVA will promote its Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) technology
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Reliance Power to start Concentrated Solar Thermal Power (CSP) Project In Jaisalmer (Rajasthan)
Reliance Power has started pre-commissioning activities for its Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) project in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district. The project is the world’s largest Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project based on CLFR technology. The 100 MW CSP plant is being built at a cost of Rs. 2,100 Crores, adjacent to the 40 MW solar photovoltaic projects … Continue reading Reliance Power to start Concentrated Solar Thermal Power (CSP) Project In Jaisalmer (Rajasthan)
Continue readingAREVA 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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Molten salt for Fresnel Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) technology by Novatec Solar
Novatec Solar has started construction of a direct molten salt (DMS) demonstrator at its demonstration Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) plant PE 1 in Spain. Novatec Solar has started construction of a direct molten salt (DMS) demonstrator at its demonstration solar thermal power (CSP) plant PE 1 in Spain. For the first time in Europe, the … Continue reading Molten salt for Fresnel Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) technology by Novatec Solar
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Desertec Foundation endorses King Saud University Point Focus Fresnel Collector
Researchers at King Saud University (KSU) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have developed, engineered, and built an innovative and low-cost system of concentrating solar collectors that is currently being tested at the KSU campus in Riyadh prior to commercialisation. Their Point Focus Fresnel Collector (PFFC) technology has a strong potential to provide a … Continue reading Desertec Foundation endorses King Saud University Point Focus Fresnel Collector
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Novatec Solar’s Australian Fuel-Saver Commences Operation
Novatec’s solar boiler has commenced operations at the Liddell Power Station in New South Wales, Australia. The solar boiler acts as a fuel-saver by feeding steam into the existing coal fired power station and reducing the coal required to operate the facility. The Liddell Power Station is owned by Australian utility, Macquarie Generation. The 9.3MWth … Continue reading Novatec Solar’s Australian Fuel-Saver Commences Operation
Continue readingWorld’s Largest Linear Fresnel Solar Power Station Commences Operation
Puerto Errado 2 (PE2), the 30MW solar thermal power station built by Novatec Solar using its proprietary solar field technology, has been completed and is in operation. PE2’s solar boiler includes a mirror surface of 302,000m2 making it the world’s largest operational solar thermal power station based on linear Fresnel collector technology. PE2’s 30MW electrical … Continue reading World’s Largest Linear Fresnel Solar Power Station Commences Operation
Continue readingEDC to raise $100M for Philippines wind farm
EDC was looking at raising about $100 million to fund the construction of the wind farm, a project that, he said, would entail investments of as much as $2.7 million per MW.
Continue readingIndiana Wind Power Conference Starts Today
The third annual WIndiana conference will include a focus on utility-scale wind farm generation along with small-scale efforts for communities and individuals.
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