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)
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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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Reliance Power ready to start 100 MW Concentrated Solar Thermal Power (CSP) plant in March
Reliance Power has started pre-commissioning activities for its Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) project in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district. Seven Indian concentrated solar thermal power (CSP) plants missed deadlines to start operating in May this year, hobbled by escalating costs and difficulties importing equipment. Only one has been finished, Godawari Power & Ispat Ltd.
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Reliance Power has started pre-commissioning activities for its Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) project in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district. custom term paper Reliance Power has started pre-commissioning activities for its Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) project in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district. “The innovative CFLR Technology for the project is provided by Areva Solar of France and is simple in … Continue reading Reliance Power ready to start 100 MW Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant in March
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China Ming Yang wind turbines cleared for sale in India
China Ming Yang Wind Power Group Ltd, which is in partnership with Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group, has got its wind turbine cleared for sales in India. The Centre for Wind Energy Technology, which vets turbine models for use in India, recently notified the clearance for Ming Yang
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Wind energy: The G97-2.0 MW WTG, awarded for its technology and innovation in India
Gamesa has been awarded for its technology and innovation in the 7th edition of the Enertia India awards for Sustainable Energy and Power. The journal on sustainable energy and power has chosen Gamesa, under the Renewable Energy sector category, as the G97-2.0 MW turbine is the most efficient and productive wind turbine and of largest … Continue reading Wind energy: The G97-2.0 MW WTG, awarded for its technology and innovation in India
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420 MW concentrated solar power (CSP) installed in India during 2014
Mercom Capital has released its 2014 forecast for the Indian solar energy market, predicting that state programs will drive the installation of 420 MW concentrating solar power (CSP) installed during the year. It has been a quiet year for the Indian solar sector, with installations at 900 MW so far this year and final numbers … Continue reading 420 MW concentrated solar power (CSP) installed in India during 2014
Continue readingConcentrated Solar Power (CSP) based Process Heat Applications in India
The objective of the project is to promote and commercialize Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) for industrial process heat applications in India. To boost the use of Concentrating Solar Power Technologies (CSP), the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India, is implementing a UNDP – GEF supported project on
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Godawari Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Plant Generates Above Expectations
Godawari Power (GODPI) & Ispat Ltd.’s concentrated solar power (CSP) plant, Asia’s biggest, is generating more power than expected, allaying criticism that the technology was failing in India, a government official said. Godawari Power (GODPI) & Ispat Ltd.’s concentrated solar power (CSP) plant, Asia’s biggest, is generating more power than expected, allaying criticism that the … Continue reading Godawari Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Plant Generates Above Expectations
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India’s Largest Exhibition and Conference for the Solar Industry gets underway
The some 100 speakers and 700 attendees are also exchanging the latest information on the topics of photovoltaics (PV), PV production technologies, energy storage and solar thermal technologies until the conference draws to a close on November 14. The exhibition kicks off at 10:00am (IST) on Tuesday, November 12. Around 170 exhibitors are set to … Continue reading India’s Largest Exhibition and Conference for the Solar Industry gets underway
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The successful start is also the first installation of the optimized Aalborg CSP SGS3 technology for Steam Genarator Systems providing the Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant with key operational benefits. The Godawari 50+MWe Plant is India’s first commercial CSP plants and expects to produce 130 GWh green electricity annually in the Jaisalmer District. The heart of the … Continue reading India
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Solar steam generators of India
The successful start is also the first installation of the optimized Aalborg CSP SGS3 technology for Steam Genarator Systems providing the CSP plant with key operational benefits. The Godawari 50+MWe Plant
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Local manufacturing will reduce CSP (Concentrated Solar Power) costs by 30% in India according to World Bank
“Great potential for concentrating solar power in India,” says Joint Secretary for New and Renewable Energy. Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) holds out the promise of stable, clean and locally-sourced power for countries with abundant sunlight. CSP has the added advantage of being able to dispatch a sizeable amount of power to the national grid as … Continue reading Local manufacturing will reduce CSP (Concentrated Solar Power) costs by 30% in India according to World Bank
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World Bank Study Outlines Potential of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) in India
“Great potential for concentrating solar power in India,” says Joint Secretary for New and Renewable Energy. Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) holds out the promise of stable, clean and locally-sourced power for countries with abundant sunlight. CSP has the added advantage of being able to dispatch a sizeable amount of power to the national grid as … Continue reading World Bank Study Outlines Potential of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) in India
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Gamesa Wind Turbines bags award
Technology provider and wind farm developer, Gamesa Wind Turbines Pvt Ltd, has been given ‘Green Building Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum Rating’ for its Corporate Office from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). The award was presented to Gamesa India by Chief Guest, Vikram Kapoor, IAS, Commissioner, Corporation of Madras, on … Continue reading Gamesa Wind Turbines bags award
Continue readingIndia reaches 2.1 GW of solar photovoltaic capacity; Wind energy sector continues to stagnate
According to the latest updated by the MNRE, Solar in India has crossed the 2 GW landmark(grid-connected and off-grid systems combined). As of 31 August 2013, the total solar installed capacity stood at 2100 MW, out of which grid-connected solar capacity was 1969 MW and off-grid systems was 131 MW. About 130 MW of grid-connected … Continue reading India reaches 2.1 GW of solar photovoltaic capacity; Wind energy sector continues to stagnate
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Gamesa to supply 54 MW in India
The contract calls for the wind farm development, as well as the installation, commissioning and maintenance of 27 G97-2.0 MW wind turbines. Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has signed an agreement to supply 54 MW in India with an Indian utility company.
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Tata Power buys wind farm in Gujarat
Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL), a subsidiary of Tata Power, has signed a share purchase agreement with AES Corporation to acquire its subsidiary AES Saurashtra Windfarms Pvt Ltd (ASW) which owns 39.2 MW wind farm in Gujarat, for an undisclosed amount, as per a stock market disclosure. “TPREL was selected as the preferred bidder … Continue reading Tata Power buys wind farm in Gujarat
Continue readingConcentrated solar power (CSP) costs in India have dropped 35% since 2010, Areva says
Areva SA (AREVA) says the cost of building a solar-thermal power plant in India has fallen by about a third since 2010 thanks to local manufacturing. The French company is building a 21-billion-rupee ($336 million), 100-megawatt plant for Reliance Power Ltd. (RPWR) awarded in a December 2010 auction.
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India to build world’s largest solar power plant in Rajasthan
The government will set up the world’s largest solar power project, having a total generation capacity of 4,000 MW, in Rajasthan. There is no indication in the statement whether PV or CSP technology will be utilized in the green power plant or in any of the composite stages. The ultra mega green solar power project, … Continue reading India to build world’s largest solar power plant in Rajasthan
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