Government plans to set up solar power plants in all thermal powered districts in North-western province. Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation (ZESCO) North-western Regional Manager, Isaac Kambangu confirmed that the Ministry of Energy plans to set up solar plants to beef up power in the diesel powered districts. Mr. Kambangu said the solar power plans are … Continue reading Zambia to build solar energy plants
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China, Africa, Latin America to lead solar photovoltaic market growth in 2013
Bloomberg New Energy Finance has stated that China, Africa and Latin America will drive solar photovoltaic (PV) industry growth in 2013, in CEO Michael Liebreich’s top 10 clean energy predictions for 2013. BNEF also expects overall clean energy investment to recover to around 2011 levels of USD 302 billion. Using a metaphor from Napoleon’s doomed … Continue reading China, Africa, Latin America to lead solar photovoltaic market growth in 2013
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China’s solar power companies forecast losses
More than 40 percent of China’s listed PV (photovoltaic) companies forecast losses for 2012, raising delisting concerns amid efforts to restructure the industry. A total of 13 out of 32 listed companies that have core business in the PV industry forecast losses for 2012 in their recently released financial reports, while another 12 said they … Continue reading China’s solar power companies forecast losses
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Qatar mulls concentrated solar power (CSP) plants
Qatar is considering setting up concentrated solar power plants, according to top officials at Qatar Petroleum (QP). Every square kilometer of land in Qatar is receiving solar energy equivalent to 1.5m barrels of crude oil in a year. The country also has an average daily sunshine time exceeding 9.5 hours and abundant free land space … Continue reading Qatar mulls concentrated solar power (CSP) plants
Continue readingSukuk to fund an Indonesian solar power project
SGI-Mitabu’s first utility scale solar power project in Indonesia, called the ‘One Solar Watt Per Person programme, requires financing of up to AUS 550 million, which will be structured in compliance with Shari’ah. Mitabu Australia Director Dr M Rusydi confirmed that Sukuk had been employed to fund the programme, which treated it like an infrastructure … Continue reading Sukuk to fund an Indonesian solar power project
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Floating solar islands to test viability of offshore solar power plants
In lake Neuchâtel, Switzerland, three solar-powered floating laboratories are to be constructed by the Swiss energy company Viteos SA and project developer Nolaris. The laboratories are intended to act as research facilities that demonstrate the efficacy of floating concentrated solar power plants, and also whether this concept can be applied to typical PV solar panels. (For a … Continue reading Floating solar islands to test viability of offshore solar power plants
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First Photovoltaic Solar Power Plant in Ecuador
Ecuador´s first photovoltaic plant is already in operation with 4,160 solar panels, informed officials of the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy. Under the name of Paragachi and located in the province of Imbabura, the work covers about 3.5 hectars, one of the zones with highest solar radiation in the country. The minister of that … Continue reading First Photovoltaic Solar Power Plant in Ecuador
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2013: An important year for Concentrating Solar Power in the United States
Between now and early 2014 the total generation capacity of concentrated solar power in the United States will increase by more than 120%. Currently, 571.16MW of Concentrated Solar Power capacity has been commissioned in the United States, but with five large-scale projects scheduled for completion in 2013-14 this capacity is set to increase by 120%, a … Continue reading 2013: An important year for Concentrating Solar Power in the United States
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Concentrated Solar Power: Parabolic Trough or Solar Tower?
At the crux of this pursuit is understanding the associated costs of the CSP technologies themselves, whether it be Parabolic Trough, Solar Tower, Linear Fresnel or Dish Sterling. Delving even deeper, the ability to identify and successfully implement cost reduction strategies is dependent on understanding where exactly the bulk of costs currently rests within these … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power: Parabolic Trough or Solar Tower?
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South Africa’s Solar Power Market Finally Heating Up
Solar energy, one of our most abundant locally sourced energy resources, plays a critical role in South Africa today. Experts are, therefore, welcoming the growing interest by developers and investors. The full potential of solar power and its competition position as an alternative energy source still requires extensive exploration. Local companies need to determine how … Continue reading South Africa’s Solar Power Market Finally Heating Up
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NRG Energy Brings Solar Power to New Orleans School
NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG) today dedicated a solar photovoltaic installation and opened the NRG Playground at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Charter School for Science and Technology in New Orleans. The installation, donated by NRG, will provide sun-powered energy and education to enhance the experience for the students, and demonstrate how solar is … Continue reading NRG Energy Brings Solar Power to New Orleans School
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Solar Power: Is It Time for the Big Push?
There are great expectations for solar power, especially in the coming years, when the International Energy Agency projects solar to grow faster than any other renewable power. But what does science need to do to more fully respond to the opportunities ahead? Recently, three researchers discussed this with fellow scientist Harry A. Atwater, Jr., director … Continue reading Solar Power: Is It Time for the Big Push?
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Solar PV Atlas: Solar Energy Would Require Just 1% of Earth’s Landmass to Deliver 100% of our Electricity
This month a report produced through a collaboration between the WWF, First Solar, 3TIER and Fresh Generation entitled ‘Solar PV Atlas: Solar Power in Harmony with Nature’ has claimed that even if photovoltaic panels were the only source of electricity, they could still meet the entirety of the world’s projected energy demands and would require … Continue reading Solar PV Atlas: Solar Energy Would Require Just 1% of Earth’s Landmass to Deliver 100% of our Electricity
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Saudi Arabia Completes Its Biggest Solar Power Plant
Saudi Arabia has completed its biggest ground-mounted photovoltaic plant as it seeks to generate a third of its electricity with energy from the sun by 2032. Germany’s Phoenix Solar AG (PS4) developed the 3.5-megawatt plant in Riyadh that uses 12,684 panels from China’s Suntech Power Holdings Co. Ltd. (STP) and inverters from SMA Solar Technology … Continue reading Saudi Arabia Completes Its Biggest Solar Power Plant
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Opportunities for reducing costs and accelerating solar energy deployment in the United States
As part of the Energy Department’s SunShot Initiative, the Department today announced seven data-driven projects to unearth new opportunities for reducing costs and accelerating solar energy deployment in the United States. These projects – located in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Massachusetts, North Carolina and Texas – will result in viable methods for dramatically transforming the operations … Continue reading Opportunities for reducing costs and accelerating solar energy deployment in the United States
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AEG Power Solutions announces a new contract for 240 MW for solar power plants in Eastern Europe
AEG Power Solutions, a leading global manufacturer of power electronic systems and solutions for industrial power supplies and renewable energies, opens the year by announcing a major contract with a large Western European EPC. This deal is the third large solar contract in Eastern Europe that the group is awarded. It covers photovoltaic utility scale … Continue reading AEG Power Solutions announces a new contract for 240 MW for solar power plants in Eastern Europe
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SunEdison begins solar power project in Limpopo
SunEdison SA broke ground on its first South African project, a 28MW solar plant in Limpopo, on Tuesday. The R1.2bn Soutpan project, in Limpopo’s Blouberg municipal area, is to be followed by a 30MW, R1.4bn project — Witkop, situated near Polokwane. SunEdison has its eye on working with South Africa’s commercial, industrial and mining industries … Continue reading SunEdison begins solar power project in Limpopo
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Korea to install 1000 MW solar power plant in Balochistan
The Korean Solar Energy Company would build 1000 megawatt (MW) solar energy electricity plant in Balochistan to overcome the shortfall of about 900 MW currently faced by the people of the province. “ The Korean government has agreed to invest in the power sector of Balochistan as they have signed memorandum of understanding for building … Continue reading Korea to install 1000 MW solar power plant in Balochistan
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Solar energy can be a worthwhile investment
Solar power is an expensive technology, but it pays off immediately and for years, according to local experts who sell and install solar panels and equipment. “If you get the correct system, it could reduce your power bill to zero,” said Tommy Blas, business developer for Pacific Solar & Photovoltaics, in Dededo. The cost of … Continue reading Solar energy can be a worthwhile investment
Continue readingChina’s government plans to boost its goal for solar power installations by 2015 from 21 GW to 35 GW
The decision, which is expected to help the country’s struggling PV manufacturers, was made in response to the high levels of hazardous pollution currently affecting Beijing and other Chinese cities. Beijing in China has seen smog in the city reach record levels this January and intends to do something about it. Fossil fuels have played … Continue reading China’s government plans to boost its goal for solar power installations by 2015 from 21 GW to 35 GW
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